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Black-bellied Whistling-Duck - Dendrocygna autumnalis
PORC Decision
Class: I-Pe (Expedited eBird record with a diagnostic photo or video)
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Accepted: Yes
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Exact Site: Coon Creek Rd.
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Habitat: rural backyard lawn near forest edge with ornamental pond
Distance from bird: 100ft
Viewing Conditions: Bright, sunny day with clear view of bird.
Optics Used: Bushnell 8x42 binocular
Description: Long-necked, long-legged ducks with upright bodies. All birds looked similar: Namesake black belly contrasted chestnut-colored back and chest. Chestnut neck faded into gray chin and cheeks, with nape and top of head sharply delineated in brown. Lighter tan stripe on edge of folded wing. White eyering. Bright pinkish red bill and reddish chunky feet. Black tail. White undertail coverts with black spots.
Behavior: The birds were resting together in shade on north side of pond. They stood up briefly and made soft "pip" noises when I went into backyard with homeowner.
Separation from similar species: Among other traits, the black belly, dark mahogany color, gray face, and bright pink bill help to separate this species from Fulvous Whistling-Duck.
Discussion: These birds were found by others and seen by many other birders. Other sightings submitted to eBird can be found at the eBird hotspot created for the stakeout: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L11832098
How positive are you about the identification: Yes, these were continuing birds that I got excellent views and photos of.
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