Spotted Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna guttata
Sewage Ponds, Lockhard River, Cape York, FN Qld IMG_0988 20191209
Notes: From New Guinea. Large white spots on flanks. Small
crest on nape. Juvenile duller,
streaked flanks. Small flocks/family groups.
Feeds mostly at night, grazing ashore or dabbling
& diving for aquatic plants.
Range from Morcombe©, modified.
Freshwater Lake, Centenary Lakes, Cairns North, FN Qld IMG_0533 20190808 - CLICK for another pic.
Jacana Lake, Cattana Wetlands, Cairns, FNE Qld IMG_5757 20220127 - CLICK for another pic
Freshwater Lake, Centenary Lakes, Cairns North, FN Qld IMG_0541 20190808
Daintree Village, FN Qld IMG_2269 20190815
Jacana Lake, Cattana Wetlands, Cairns, FNE Qld IMG_6562 20220131
Jacana Lake, Cattana Wetlands, Cairns, FNE Qld IMG_6535 20220131
Daintree River, FN Qld IMG_5871 20170709 - juvenile x 3
Freshwater Lake, Centenary Lakes, Cairns North, FN Qld MVI_0479+0544+0526 20190808
Sewage Ponds, Lockhart River, FNE Qld IMG_9587 20230204
Jacana Lake, Cattana Wetlands, Cairns FNE Qld IMG_6550 20220131