Tree Duck
Black-bellied Whistling Duck in a tree beside Creekfield Lake in Brazos Bend State Park. Many people refer to these birds as tree ducks, as they spend a lot of their time in trees, more than most ducks. In fact, the species name used to be Black-bellied Whistling Tree Duck, but the American Ornithological Society removed the word 'Tree' from the name, evidently figuring the name was already long enough.
Tree Duck
Black-bellied Whistling Duck in a tree beside Creekfield Lake in Brazos Bend State Park. Many people refer to these birds as tree ducks, as they spend a lot of their time in trees, more than most ducks. In fact, the species name used to be Black-bellied Whistling Tree Duck, but the American Ornithological Society removed the word 'Tree' from the name, evidently figuring the name was already long enough.