North American whistling duck (SciiFii)

The North American whistling duck (Dendrocygna americanum) is a species of whistling duck, most closely related to the white-faced whistling duck (Dendrocygna viduata), that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands across North America to help boost biodiversity. The North American whistling duck a long grey bill, a long head, and longish legs. It has a pale neck with a dark brown front and back, as well as on top of its head. It has a pair of white blotches on each side of its face. The back and wings are dark brown to reddish-brown, and the underparts are dark brown with a fine white barring on the flanks. The neck is bright chestnut. Males and females have similar plumage. Juveniles are similar in color to adults, but have a much less contrasted head pattern. As the name implies, the North American whistling duck is a noisy bird with a clear three-note whistling call, which is almost identical to the calls made by white-faced whistling ducks. The North American whistling duck is an omnivore and feeds mostly on grass, seeds, mollusks, and other plant-based foods in its surrounding habitat. During the breeding season, the North American whistling ducks form colonies and create nests in long grass or reedbeds using vegetation in the surrounding area. They typically lay four to twelve eggs, which are then incubated for around one month. The chicks fledge, develop wing feathers for flight, eight weeks after hatching. During their incubation period, the duck is especially susceptible to predation, which forces them to seek shelter in thick, grassy areas. The conservation status of the North American whistling duck sheep is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the North American whistling duck's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
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