Plumed Whistling Duck - Dendrocygna eytoni

Length 1.4-2.0 ft (41.9-61.0 cm)
Wingspan 2.5-3.0 ft (75.0-90.0 cm)
Clutch Size 8-14
Chicks at birth Precocial
IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern
Continents:OC
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The Plumed Whistling Duck is also called the Grass Whistle Duck. It breeds in New Guinea and Australia. The sexes are similar in appearance. They mainly eat grass.

Adult
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11/30/2010 - Kauai Marriott Resort, Kauai, HI
11/30/2010 - Kauai Marriott Resort, Kauai, HI
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12/03/2010 - Kauai Marriott Resort, Kauai, HI
12/03/2010 - Kauai Marriott Resort, Kauai, HI
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White-faced Whistling Duck in forefront
12/03/2010 - Kauai Marriott Resort, Kauai, HI
White-faced Whistling Duck in forefront
12/03/2010 - Kauai Marriott Resort, Kauai, HI
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12/03/2010 - Kauai Marriott Resort, Kauai, HI
12/03/2010 - Kauai Marriott Resort, Kauai, HI
Picture/image of Plumed Whistling Duck
12/03/2010 - Kauai Marriott Resort, Kauai, HI
12/03/2010 - Kauai Marriott Resort, Kauai, HI
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12/05/2010 - Kauai Marriott Resort, Kauai, HI
12/05/2010 - Kauai Marriott Resort, Kauai, HI
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11/13/2014 - Miami Metro Zoo, Florida
11/13/2014 - Miami Metro Zoo, Florida

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