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White-winged Duck
Asarcornis scutulata
White-winged Duck (Asarcornis scutulata) — Ducks, Geese & Swans of South & Southeast Asia.
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The White-winged Duck (Asarcornis scutulata) is a member of the Anatidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 2.9 kg. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Anseriformes
- Family Anatidae Ducks, Geese, Swans
- Genus Asarcornis
- Species scutulata
Where it lives
Northeastern India to southeastern Asia and Sumatra (formerly Java)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 2.9 kg
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Anatidae
- Order
- Anseriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The White-winged Duck is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it swims and feeds in and around water.
Migration
The White-winged Duck is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The White-winged Duck (Asarcornis scutulata) belongs to the Anatidae family of the order Anseriformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR ne India to se Asia and Sumatra (formerly Java).
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 2.9 kg, with a wing length of about 34.2 cm and a tail of around 12 cm.
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 1,000,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the White-winged Duck?
The White-winged Duck is a very large bird that weighs around 2.9 kg.
Where does the White-winged Duck live?
The White-winged Duck is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR ne India to se Asia and Sumatra (formerly Java), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the White-winged Duck belong to?
The White-winged Duck (Asarcornis scutulata) belongs to the Anatidae family, in the order Anseriformes.
What does the White-winged Duck eat?
The White-winged Duck is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the White-winged Duck migrate?
The White-winged Duck is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the White-winged Duck endangered?
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
What sound does the White-winged Duck make?
1 real field recording of the White-winged Duck — including its flight call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the White-winged Duck's range?
The White-winged Duck has a mapped global range of about 1,000,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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