SINCE 1828
white-faced whistling-duck
noun
variants:
or white-faced whistling duck
or less commonly white-faced tree duck
Definition of white-faced whistling-duck
: a whistling-duck (Dendrocygna viduata) of the West Indies, Central and South America, and Africa that is mostly reddish brown with the throat and front part of the head white and the neck and back part of the head black
The aptly named white-faced whistling-duck (Dendocygna viduata) is often seen in large flocks …— Philip Briggs, East African Wildlife, 2008
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on white-faced whistling-duck
What made you want to look up white-faced whistling-duck? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Words from Greek and Latin Quiz
-
- Which of the following months comes from a Latin word for “ten”?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
Words from Greek and Latin Quiz
Finally! A use for those SAT prep classes.
Take the quiz -
Name That Thing: Animal Edition
How many animals can you identify?
Take the quiz -
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
Take the quiz -
SCRABBLE® Sprint
SCRABBLE® fans, sharpen your skills!
Play the game
Share white-faced whistling-duck
Resources for white-faced whistling-duck