Scientific Name: Anas sibilatrix

The species name "sibilatrix" means whistling, referring to the male's loud, whistling call.

• Size: Weight: Average 1.8 pounds; Length: 18 to 22 inches; Wingspan: 30 to 34 inches
• Diet: Aquatic plants and grasses, fish and worms
• Habitat: Freshwater lakes, marshes, rivers and lagoons
• Range in the Wild: South America

Conservation Status
Listed as Least Concern.

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