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White-faced whistling duck

South America·Bird

With a long neck and long legs, the white-faced whistling duck somewhat resembles a goose. Known for being noisy, aside from not looking like the typical duck, they don’t sound like one either. Rather than quacking, these birds have a distinct whistle.

  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • Life spanup to 12 years
  • Body size14-18 in.
  • Native habitat Wetlands and aquatic marine areas of Sub-Subharan Africa and South America
  • DietGrasses, seeds, and aquatic invertebrates
Sun conure Green-winged macaw

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