Lesser Whistling-Duck

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Asia (Taiwan, United Arab Emirates) and Europe (5 countries).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (प्राणी)

Phylum

Chordata (रज्जुकी)

Class

Aves (पक्षी)

Order

Anseriformes (ऐन्सरीफोर्मीस)

Family

Anatidae

Genus

Dendrocygna

Species

Dendrocygna javanica (Lesser Whistling-Duck)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese リュウキュウガモ

Chinese 栗树鸭

Spanish Suirirí de Java

French Dendrocygne siffleur

German Javapfeifgans

Portuguese marreca-de-java

Russian Малая древесная утка

Thai เป็ดแดง

Similar Species in Dendrocygna

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White-faced Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna viduata

Least Concern

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Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Least Concern

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Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

Least Concern

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Wandering Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna arcuata

Least Concern

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Plumed Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna eytoni

Least Concern

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Spotted Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna guttata

Least Concern

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West Indian Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna arborea

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lesser Whistling-Duck?

The scientific name of Lesser Whistling-Duck is Dendrocygna javanica. It belongs to the genus Dendrocygna.

What is the conservation status of Lesser Whistling-Duck?

Lesser Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna javanica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Lesser Whistling-Duck live?

Lesser Whistling-Duck is found in Found across Asia (Taiwan, United Arab Emirates) and Europe (5 countries).. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

What family does Lesser Whistling-Duck belong to?

Lesser Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna javanica) belongs to the genus Dendrocygna, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.

Is Lesser Whistling-Duck endangered?

No, Lesser Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna javanica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Lesser Whistling-Duck belong to?

Lesser Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna javanica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

What are the closest relatives of Lesser Whistling-Duck?

The closest relatives of Lesser Whistling-Duck in the genus Dendrocygna include White-faced Whistling-Duck, Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Fulvous Whistling-Duck, Wandering Whistling-Duck, Plumed Whistling-Duck.