The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck is a striking species of duck with a pleasing mix of black, white, and chestnut to its plumage, plus a bright pink-orange bill and feet.
Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks nest in tree cavities and will use nest boxes. They can often be found perching in trees. Black-bellieds are one of eight species of whistling ducks in the world. Birds in this family is sometimes called "tree ducks". These birds are generally gregarious and are named for their distinctive whistling calls.
Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks are a New World species, found in large parts of South America, as well as in coastal parts of Central America and in the south and southeast of the United States.
Today's new Birdorable bird joins our duck family! We are introducing the Black-bellied Whistling-Duck! Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks nest in tree cavities and will use nest boxes. They can often be found perching in trees. In fact, they used to be known... Read more »
