About the White-faced Whistling-Duck
The white-faced whistling duck is a whistling duck that breeds in sub-Saharan Africa and much of South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Dendrocygna viduata |
| Species Codes | wfwduc1, WFWD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-faced Whistling-Duck belong to?
The White-faced Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna viduata) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the White-faced Whistling-Duck?
The white-faced whistling duck is a whistling duck that breeds in sub-Saharan Africa and much of South America....
Where can I report a White-faced Whistling-Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of White-faced Whistling-Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wfwduc1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Anseriformes
Order
174
Species in Family
11,446
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