The whistling dendrocygne ( Dendrocygna javanica ) belongs to the family of the Anatidés. It is the smallest member of the group of the Dendrocygne S.

Description

Measuring between 38 and 40 cm it resemble the fawn-coloured Dendrocygne much in smaller. It remotely in particular by its darker cap and the absence of white marks on the sides.

Habitat

One meets the whistling dendrocygne Pakistan in the west until in tropical China in the east, it is also present in the Asia of south-east until in Indonesia. He appreciates the water levels with an abundant vegetation.

Biology

It is a very sociable bird which nourishes itself in water in groups. The whistling dendrocygne attends sometimes the rice plantations where it can cause damage. The reproduction takes place during the rain season; the nest is located as well on the ground as inside a hole of tree. In the event of dryness it is capable of important displacements to find a habitat favourable.

Populations

The world population of whistling Dendrocygne is estimated between 200.000 and 2 million individuals.

Reference

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