About the Spotted Whistling-Duck
The spotted whistling duck is a member of the duck family Anatidae. It is also referred to as the "spotted tree duck". This duck can be found in Indonesia, New Guinea, Australia and the Philippines. Spotted ducks are also held in captive populations.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Dendrocygna guttata |
| Species Codes | spwduc1, SPWD, SWDU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spotted Whistling-Duck belong to?
The Spotted Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna guttata) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Spotted Whistling-Duck?
The spotted whistling duck is a member of the duck family Anatidae. It is also referred to as the \"spotted tree duck\". This duck can be found in Indonesia, New Guinea, Australia and the Philippines. Spotted ducks are also held in captive populations....
Where can I report a Spotted Whistling-Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of Spotted Whistling-Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spwduc1, or on iNaturalist.
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