Spotted Whistling Duck
Dendrocygna guttata
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Ducks, Swans, and Geese (Anatidae)
- Order
- Anseriformes
Overview
The spotted whistling duck (Dendrocygna guttata) is a member of the duck family Anatidae. It is also referred to as the "spotted tree duck". This duck can be found in Indonesia, New Guinea, Australia and the Philippines. Spotted ducks are also held in captive populations.
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Range and habitat
Southern Philippines and Sulawesi to New Guinea, Bismarck Archipelago, and northern Australia (Tiwi Islands off Northern Territory, and north-eastern Queensland).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Spotted whistling duck
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
