Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

*@ South Padre Is. - Birding and Nature Center, TX

The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna autumnalis) is a gangly duck with long neck and legs. Unmistakable adult has chestnut-and-black body with electric pink legs and bill. Look for the bold white wing stripe, especially visible in flight. Flocks gather in marshes, lakes, rice fields, and swamps, sometimes by the hundreds. Active day and night. Occurs throughout Middle and South America. Range is expanding northward in the U.S., but still largely restricted to southern states.

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck Distribution Map (from eBird)

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@ SPI Convention Center, Cameron County, TX

@ Estero Llano Grande State Park, Hidalgo County, TX

@SPI - Birding and Nature Center, Cameron County, TX

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