white-faced whistling duck

Not something usually seen in Florida - this is predominantly a South American duck which may or may not have been occasionally released or escaped...though not established, one seems to pop up in a random Florida wetland every 3-5 years as this one did, hanging around with some black-bellied...

The Gambia November 2016 with guide Ebou Barry

White-faced whistling duck The two birds with red beak are "Asa-branca" (Black-bellied Whistling Duck)

Common resident and nomad at freshwater lakes

White-faced Whistling Duck, Dendrocygna viduata Breeds in sub-Saharan Africa and much of South America.This is an abundant species. It is largely resident, apart from local movements which can be 100km or more. It nests on a stick platform near the ground, and lays 8-12 eggs. Trees are...

White-faced Whistling Duck, Dendrocygna viduata Breeds in sub-Saharan Africa and much of South America.This is an abundant species. It is largely resident, apart from local movements which can be 100km or more. It nests on a stick platform near the ground, and lays 8-12 eggs. Trees are...

White-faced Whistling Duck, Dendrocygna viduata Breeds in sub-Saharan Africa and much of South America.This is an abundant species. It is largely resident, apart from local movements which can be 100km or more. It nests on a stick platform near the ground, and lays 8-12 eggs. Trees are...

One of the first ducks I painted - eventually I'll get around to doing some more ducks.