The Lesser Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna javanica), a distinctive waterfowl in Sri Lanka, inhabits wetlands and ponds. Recognizable by its characteristic whistling calls, it flaunts an attractive chestnut-brown body and a bold white stripe. Often seen in flocks, these ducks feed on aquatic plants and invertebrates. Their presence adds to Sri Lanka’s wetland biodiversity, underscoring the importance of preserving these habitats for the continued existence of these charming and vocal ducks in the island’s natural landscapes.
