About the West Indian Whistling-Duck
The West Indian whistling duck is a whistling duck that breeds in the Caribbean. Alternative names are black-billed whistling duck and Cuban whistling duck.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Dendrocygna arborea |
| Species Codes | wiwduc1, WIWD |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the West Indian Whistling-Duck belong to?
The West Indian Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna arborea) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
What is the conservation status of the West Indian Whistling-Duck?
The West Indian Whistling-Duck is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the West Indian Whistling-Duck?
The West Indian whistling duck is a whistling duck that breeds in the Caribbean. Alternative names are black-billed whistling duck and Cuban whistling duck....
Where can I report a West Indian Whistling-Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of West Indian Whistling-Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wiwduc1, or on iNaturalist.
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