Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks in New Orleans

Gorgeous Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks (Dendrocyna autumnalis; rødnebbplystreand) at Audubon Park in New Orleans in mid-October. The park is increasingly used as a migratory stopover for these birds. The opening bayou scene is from Jean Lafitte Natl Historic Park and Preserve.
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[@sarojini763]

Beautiful scenery

[@kemvoeurn]

So lovely watch.

[@JessicaLovesFoxes]

I love these little ones! I hear them every night in my town (not far from New Orleans.) I didn't know what they were for quite a while until I went to Lafreniere Park, and I heard a lot of them, and then found out that they were these black-bellied whistling ducks. Ducks are so pretty, and I love hearing their happy little songs at night. :D

[@giosepher1308]

I saw these once at one of the ponds near the Audubon zoo at around this same time of year. I think it was either November or December, such pretty birds.

[@CliveBramham]

Probably the same place :-)

[@craftsmank]

if i described a bird like that people would find it ridiculous - but here it is in all its finery - fantastic

[@serieuxmagique8847]

Every time I come to the Gulf coast I discover a new kind of bird. This is my latest. They're so precious with their brilliant orange beaks. Thanks for this pretty video ... This planet is so amazing 💓

[@JoAlwoodBIRDSANDTHENSOME]

Ooh, you got gorgeous footage of them!

[@agnieszkakwasniewicz]

beautifull place 🙂

[@tonycruz9269]

My mom has one beautiful Pichiche ( that’s we call in my country) they are so beautiful creatures.

[@Thebombpomss]

I am in Texas and just saw some of these on my roof! I heard their beautiful sound and went out to see what it was making it. I found ducks on our roof and surronding trees. I had no idea there was a duck that sang! I have never seen them before, and it was a delight to see them passing through today. Maybe they are going here? Who knows?

[@CliveBramham]

Most likely they live nearby. They could be moving around looking for a food source or could be displaced by a storm.

[@LokJiao]

Beautiful wild creatures, and, on your part, really excellent photography and superb video compilation. The ducks would be delighted. Fantastic.

[@serieuxmagique8847]

It's also delightful that you speak on behalf of the ducks

[@kaosarmostafa6354]

V nice

[@lynngarber5497]

New species on my life list today. I'm in north florida, Suwannee Valley area. No stranger to New Orleans. Thank you for this incredible video. Peace and Love.

[@user-jn7cu5ux9q]

Que bonitos

[@CliveBramham]

the pastel colors on the face and bill, so beautifully composed

[@almad.hernandez8115]

I have a black bellied whistling duck as a pet. They are beautiful.

[@dianejurls8995]

me too I have 3

[@armeginelee9670]

Two were in my tree next to my house, I have never seen this before. There was a storm last night and before day

[@ByrnisonFerret]

I love this video, it's fantastic! In Mexico black bellied whistling ducks are called "pijiji", actually there's a whole region named after them "Pijijiapan".

[@BorisCybagooseuk]

Beauty indeed....never seen these....thanks for putting vid up, very enjoyable.

[@ruthbrant8699]

But

[@alexandresant5820]

Que coisa mais linda esses bichos, aves aquáticas são minha preferidas. Pena que não tenho uma fazenda cheia delas.

[@user-jn7cu5ux9q]

Por suerte yo tengo una laguna en mi terreno donde hay muchos de esos animalitos tan vellos.

[@mrs.cracker4622]

They're in South west Louisiana too.

[@Wytchblades]

Had a pair stop in my backyard last night. Never seen them before thanks for the video.

[@xavier1850]

Unbelievable! Never have I seen such ducks! Beautiful photography. Thank you.

[@CliveBramham]

Hi! Thanks for that. I was captivated by the beauty of the birds and so many of them, perched in the trees and all.

[@dankmemesandelderscrollset1514]

I’m in Louisiana and I have like 35 at my house. They come every Saturday to eat the birdseed and I’ve learned that they are very territorial.

[@Agriculturespotter]

Nice!

[@titicat5235]

Such beautiful birds! And the gorgeous backgrounds, the colors, the compositions! Do they also quack? I hear some quacking in the background.

[@odyshape]

What a pretty video, especially at the end with the turtles.

[@Omg_imsoawesome]

They've such a cute sound! XD

[@eticoalbertoquesadatobar8471]

Hermosos esos patitos❤️

[@featherdude]

Although rare out of their southern range they have been seen at Conamaugh Dam (of all places). Quite sure I've never seen one. Quite pretty.

[@1coocoobird]

So Cool Thanks

[@sarojini763]

Green river ha ha

[@trucha1618xx]

Wonderful work my friend. My sincere congratulations. Best regards, Francisco

[@CliveBramham]

Thanks, Francisco. All the best, Clive

[@user-qj2wt5cs6p]

I liked the abstract nature of this vedio!!!👍My friend;;;If we have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, we will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men!!!😳 Nice one sharing!!!🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@CliveBramham]

Yes, so true. Where everything is expendable, there is nothing.

[@CliveBramham]

Thanks for taking the time to comment and thanks for watching.

[@Thiago4Jazz]

Very abundant here in Brazil. We call it "Marreca Cabocla".

[@CliveBramham]

Interesting. That seems a good name --some sort of clown?

[@Thiago4Jazz]

@@CliveBramham no. The term "Marreca" (or "Marreco", also common) is actually used as a synonym of "Duck" here in Brazil, whereas there is a sort of popular use of the term Duck for the larger Anatidae and Marreca/Marreco for the smaller ones. But those are purely popular names with no taxonomic background. The term 'Cabocla' (with an 'a' on end is a female word/term in Portuguese) or 'Caboclo' (male) have several meanings: in general this word was originaly used as a designation for our indigenous people. Later it was used as a designation for those people born from indian and white people. I think there's some use for this term as a synonym for this brownish color found on this bird, but I'm not sure that. This species has other popular names around here: "marreca-asa-branca" ("white-winged duck"), "asa-branca" ("white-wing"), "marreca-verdadeira" ("true marreca"/"true duck") and "marajoara" (name for those people born in the Marajó Island, state of Pará). This is the coolest thing about bird and other animal or plant names here in Brazil. Because the territory is so vast and the people so diverse on it's origins and traditions, it's often very common to find that the same bird species has a different popular name almost on each state and sometimes in the same state. Oh, by the way, the D. autumnalis down here is the nominal subespecies (D. autumnalis autumnalis) which have a more grizzly collar between the brown neck and the black belly.

[@CliveBramham]

@@Thiago4Jazz Thanks so much . This is a fascinating aspect.

[@Thiago4Jazz]

@@CliveBramham You're welcome!!! If You don't know it yet, visit www.wikiaves.com.br it is the most complete online encyclopedia about brazilian birds and those who visit our country.

[@SoundSpeed99]

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