Lesser Whistling Tree Duck

Dendrocygna javanica

Description

Dendrocygna javanica is reddish brown in color, very similar to Flower grouse: Dark crown. The head and neck are yellow in color. Brown back. Reddish brown underside.

Population Size

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Life Span

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WEIGHT​

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LENGTH

41 cm

Di

Diurnal

Om

Omnivore

Classification

KINGDOM

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Animalia

PHYLUM

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Chordata

CLASS

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Aves

ORDER

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Anseriformes

FAMILY

:

Anatidae

GENUS

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Dendrocygna

SPECIES

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Dendrocygna javanica

Distribution

This bird is distributed in lakes, swamps, mangrove forests, and rice fields.

Geography

Continent : Asia

Country : Distributed in India, southern China, Southeast Asia, Greater Sunda, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Java.

Diet and Nutrition

This animal belongs to the omnivore group, usually eating plants and small vertebrates.

Diet : Omnivore

Mating Habits

Nests in the form of piles of grass, on the banks of rivers, or in tree holes. Cream-colored eggs, the number of 8-10 grains. Usually breed in February, March, September.

Reproduction session : February, March, September

Incubation periods : –

Independent age : –

Baby name : –

Baby carrying : –

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Reference

  1. Belibis batu on Wikipedia article