Lesser whistling duck

The Lesser Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna javanica) is a small, attractive waterfowl species commonly found in Sri Lanka and across South and Southeast Asia. It is easily recognized by its warm brown plumage, long neck, rounded head, and distinctive whistling call. It inhabits freshwater lakes, marshes, ponds, rice fields, and other wetlands, often gathering in large flocks. Mainly feeding on aquatic plants, seeds, grasses, and small aquatic organisms, the Lesser Whistling Duck is an important and familiar part of Sri Lanka’s wetland ecosystems.