Black Bellied Whistler in Virginia

[Rob Snowhite]

Not the best image of this bird.
Found out it is native to Central America and the Gulf Coast, not

[kendal larson]

How very interesting.

We’ve loads of ’em ’round here, and I’ve lived in several houses upon which they used to land, which always gave me a good chuckle.

I am surprised that one has ventured so far north. I wonder if it’ll stay, and also wonder if there are more about, or if this one is a solo.

I’ve read that they might be the evolutionary link between ducks and geese. Note the upright posture, much like a goose. Keep an eye for ’em in the trees – they like it up there.

[mickey brown]

Looks like a fulvous tree duck.

[Zach Matthews]

Very interesting.

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