The Wandering Whistling-Duck is a large duck with rich red-brown plumage overall, with a paler face, front of neck and upper breast. There is a dark stripe on the crown of head, nape and back of neck. The bill and legs are dark.
There are elongated flank plumes, which are off-white with chestnut edges. In flight, the dark underwings, cinnamon and chestnut underbody, white undertail and trailing dark legs are seen.
This species is also known as the Whistling Tree-Duck, Water Whistling-Duck and the Red Whistler.
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The images are really lovely of the Whistling Ducks. They look like watercolour painting...really pretty~
Superb Wandering Whistling-Ducks, I love them.
Such delightful photos.
Ducks, especially on water, always bring a smile to my face.
Beautiful shots. I like the texture and reflections in the water also.
Such adorable ducks!
Boa tarde, as fotos estão excelentes com boa cor, as mesmas mostram na perfeição os detalhes dos patos.
AG
wonderful ducks. I saw them in Musgrave and lotus Bird Lodge when I visited in sept 2014. Gorgeous ducks thanks for sharing.
Nice shots! I like the light and reflections on the water.
Such wonderfully graceful creatures, Liz, and your photographs are just beautiful.
Have a wonderful week, my friend!
xo.
Beautiful photos Liz! So colorful...
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