Red-billed Whistling Ducks [Dendrocygna autumnalis]
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The red-billed whistling ducks are found in Trinidad and Tobago, South America, and Southern U.S.A. Common name: "Wi Chi Chi" or "Oui Ki Ki". This duck is named after its colours and the sound it makes. They are largely nocturnal - mating and feeding at night, resting and sleeping during the daytime. They are also called tree ducks because they like standing upright on their long legs, perching on tree branches and logs. These ducks avoid deep water. They prefer ponds, shallow water, mangrove swamps and mud flats. 97% of their diet consists of plant material (mostly paddy rice and other seeds), and aquatic vegetation, insects, snails and larvae. It does not quack but has a descending, high whistle which sounds like its common name. This species is ENDANGERED from over hunting in Trinidad and Tobago. SHWP138
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- Apr 02, 2009
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- Canon
- Model:
- Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
- F stop:
- F/7.1
- Exposure:
- 1/500 sec.
- Focal length:
- 240.0 mm
- Flash:
- flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode (16)
- Metering mode:
- pattern (5)
- Dimensions:
- 2400x1600
- Shutter speed (Tv):
- 9
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