No Quack Attack 3I6339 - a photo on Flickriver

            Black-bellied Whistling Ducks are large colorful, almost goose-like ducks found mainly in the southern US and Central America.  Unlike the traditional “quack” that we affiliate with ducks, the vocalization of these birds is more akin to a loud whistle.  They are gregarious and social, and in small flocks, quite noisy.  Although I don’t see much written about it, they are apparently somewhat territorial. When small flocks of these vociferous birds come together they tent to fight and put on a spectacular display. Such was the case with this small flock and the flock waiting in the wings, behind them.  During the raucous and noisy banter, there wasn’t a “quack” to be heard, but the attack was a carefully orchestrated dance associated with a cacophony of whistles, squeaks and squeals.  #BlackBelliedWhistlingDucks

   

Taken in: United States / Florida / Palm Beach (show map)

Taken on: December 31, 2016

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