About the Plumed Whistling-Duck
The plumed whistling duck, also called the grass whistling duck, is a species of bird in the whistling duck subfamily of the family Anatidae. It is resident and breeds in Australia, in a broad arc covering the northern half and most of the eastern third of the continent. There are also non-breeding and seasonally uncertain populations in New Zealand, the Solomon Islands, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. It is a predominantly brown-coloured duck with a long neck and characteristic plumes arising from its flanks. The sexes are similar in appearance.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Dendrocygna eytoni |
| Species Codes | plwduc1, PLWD, PWDU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Plumed Whistling-Duck belong to?
The Plumed Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna eytoni) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Plumed Whistling-Duck?
The plumed whistling duck, also called the grass whistling duck, is a species of bird in the whistling duck subfamily of the family Anatidae. It is resident and breeds in Australia, in a broad arc covering the northern half and most of the eastern third of the continent. There are also non-breeding ...
Where can I report a Plumed Whistling-Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of Plumed Whistling-Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code plwduc1, or on iNaturalist.