The Fulvous Whistling Duck is a waterbird belonging to the family Dendrocygnidae. It is associated with wetlands and freshwater habitats.

Key Pointers

  • Category: Environment & Biodiversity
  • Scientific name: Dendrocygna bicolor
  • Family: Dendrocygnidae
  • Also known as Fulvous Tree Duck.
  • Associated with:
    • Wetlands
    • Marshes
    • Lakes
    • Rice fields
  • Mainly feeds on plant material and aquatic organisms.
  • Wetland degradation is a major threat to many waterbirds.

Prelims Focus: Fulvous Whistling Duck → Dendrocygna bicolor → wetlands.