Black-bellied Whistling-Duck - Charles Sontag
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Location

Manitowoc Lakefront
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Map
Map Coordinates: 44.0927942, -87.6501703
Age
Not specified
Sex
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Observation details

To my great surprise while counting a group of Mallards, one of the ducks being counted was a not a Mallard, but a Black-bellied Whistling Duck. The reddish bill, black belly and long pinkish feet with a chestnut back, neck and breast immediately stuck out from the Mallards being counted. In flight, the large white mark on the wing and its distinct call were easily seen and heard. Local birders were immediately alerted, and hopefully a reasonable photo can be obtained to secure the documentation.

Technical information

Model
COOLPIX P900
ISO
400
Focal length
285 mm
Flash
Flash did not fire
f-stop
f/7.1
Shutter speed
1/2000 sec
Dimensions
4608 pixels x 3456 pixels
Original file size
4.51 MB