Plumed Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna eytoni · Species of duck
Order
Anseriformes
Codes
plwduc1, PLWD, PWDU

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

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderAnseriformes
FamilyDucks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae)
SpeciesDendrocygna eytoni
Species Codesplwduc1, 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.