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White-winged Duck

Asarcornis scutulata · Species of bird
Order
Anseriformes
Codes
whwduc1, WWDU

About the White-winged Duck

The white-winged duck or white-winged wood duck is a large species of duck, formerly placed in the genus Cairina with the Muscovy duck and considered allied to the dabbling ducks. However, two genetic studies have indicated that the anatomical similarity to the Muscovy duck is deceiving, with the species appropriately placed in a monotypic genus, as Asarcornis scutulata; it proved evolutionarily closest to a clade containing the diving duck genera Netta and Aythya, while Cairina resolved as close to the genus Aix in a very different part of the family tree.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderAnseriformes
FamilyDucks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae)
SpeciesAsarcornis scutulata
Species Codeswhwduc1, WWDU

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the White-winged Duck belong to?

The White-winged Duck (Asarcornis scutulata) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.

How can I identify the White-winged Duck?

The white-winged duck or white-winged wood duck is a large species of duck, formerly placed in the genus Cairina with the Muscovy duck and considered allied to the dabbling ducks. However, two genetic studies have indicated that the anatomical similarity to the Muscovy duck is deceiving, with the sp...

Where can I report a White-winged Duck sighting?

You can log sightings of White-winged Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whwduc1, or on iNaturalist.