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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