This duck is named for a sound that doesn’t even resemble a duck.
The Plumed Whistling Duck is famous for its clear, high-pitched whistling calls that carry across the wetlands of Australia. Instead of the usual quack, flocks communicate with soft whistles that can be heard as they fly overhead or gather near water.
Combined with its elegant plumes and graceful posture, the sound gives this species a unique charm among waterfowl.
A duck with the voice of a whistle, yet one of Australia’s most distinctive wetland birds.
Plumed Whistling Duck 👇
