Fulvous Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna bicolor)
The Fulvous whistling duck is named for its tawny color and high-pitched, two-note call. It is most active
during the night and can often be seen flying in flocks at dawn and dusk.
Additional Fulvous Whistling Duck Photos (coming soon!)
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Fulvous Whistling Ducks: Dendrocygna bicolor
Appearance:
The fulvous whistling duck actually is more closely related to geese than to ducks. Fulvous whistling ducks have long legs and necks, which leads to a distinct profile when flying.
Fulvous Whistling Duck, Dendrocygna bicolor
White-faced Whistling Duck, Dendrocygna viduata
White-backed Duck, Thalassornis leuconotus
Mute Swan, Cygnus olor
Whooper Swan, Cygnus cygnus
Tundra Swan, Cygnus columbianus
Bean Goose, Anser fabalis ...
Fulvous Whistling Duck, Fulvous Tree-duck, Fulvous Tree Duck, Fulvous Duck, Large Whistling-teal, Large Whistling Teal, Fulvous Whistle-Duck
Bird Family :
Dendrocygnidae - Whistling-ducks ...
No Fulvous Whistling Ducks this year, but across from the Harlingen library a flock of Black-bellied Whistling Ducks are always present near the reservoir. They feed at night.
Cigar-box wood (Cedrela odorata)
Blue-winged teal (Anas discors)
Fulvous whistling duck (Dendrocygna bicolor)
Turkey vulture (Cathartes aura)
Harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja)
Blue-crowned motmot (Momotus momota) ...
 See also: Duck, Eagle, Woodpecker, Pigeon, Plover
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