Unlike the Plumed Whistling-Duck, its cream flank plumes lie flat against the body rather than protruding.
Not listed
Indigenous: Jibilawuna, Yililij, Wisling Dak, A-Jilili, Jibiliwarluna, Jirrbiyuk, Jirrbiyu, Jirribiyuk, Waralwaral, Djilili, Waygawuma, Black-Legged Tree-Duck
At a glance
FamilyDucks, Geese, and Waterfowl
SizeLarge
RarityCommon
Best timeReported across most months in Queensland, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Peter Boesman
Range map
Range map
1419visible hotspots
48457visible records
5states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Often in smaller flocks around lakes, ponds, and dams. As the name suggests, note whistling call.
Behavior
Unlike Plumed Whistling-Duck, these plumes do not stick out and appear painted on the flanks.
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Regional timing
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
Western Australia
Victoria
Tasmania
South Australia