The black-bellied whistling duck (Dendrocygna autumnalis), formerly called the black-bellied tree duck, is a whistling duck that before 2000 bred mainly in the southernmost United States, …

The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck favors shallow freshwater lakes and may come to those in open country, but seems to favor ponds surrounded by trees. Species will nest on ground or in tree …

Mar 26, 2014 · The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck is a boisterous duck with a brilliant pink bill and an unusual, long-legged silhouette. In places like Texas and Louisiana, watch for noisy flocks …

Black-bellied whistling ducks inhabit freshwater swamps, marshes and costal lagoons. They favor habitat with dense vegetation and surrounded by tree thickets, partially due to their nests …

One of only two types of whistling duck found in the Americas, members of this species are becoming more common in the southern United States, where they fly each year to breed. …

The Black-bellied Whistling Duck is a medium-sized tropical to sub-tropical perching duck. In the United States, its range is expanding, extending from southeastern Arizona eastward to …

Whistling ducks are sociable though aggressive. The sexes are nearly identical in plumage and behaviour, which includes mutual preening in some species. Whistling ducks fly with slow …

Formerly known as a “tree-duck,” the black-bellied whistling-duck nests in tree cavities and may be seen perching on tree limbs. They may also nest in man-made boxes or on the ground.

As a cavity nester, the black-bellied whistling duck prefers living in a hollow tree. However, it may nest on the ground, with the nest being close to a water body.

3 days ago · Black-bellied whistling ducks defy typical waterfowl conventions with electric pink legs, tree-cavity nesting behavior, and a bold chestnut-and-black color pattern that makes …