Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Language
bahasa mal.
Transboundary name
Belibis
Other name
Lesser Wistling duck, Dendrocygna javanica, Itik Belibis, Indian Whistling Duck
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information
Population data monitored by the Department of Wildlife and Parks Malaysia.
Additional information comments
Population data is an estimate only since Belibis ducks are generally found in the wild.
Adaptability to specific environment
This population is highly adapted to the tropics.
Specific resistance or tolerance
Not much studied.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Belibis are highly fertile.
Special characteristic of product
Can be farmed for meat and egg production for a niche market.
Other special qualities
Plumage may be of value.
Reference for special qualities
Nil.
Shank and foot colour
grey
Plumage colour
brown
Avian classification
indigenous
Color comments
The bill is gray in color. The back and wings are darkish grey. There are chestnut patches on the wings and tail.
Wither height males
15
Wither height females
15
Other specific visible traits
The bill is long and grey in color. It has a long head and legs.
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
wild
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
indigenous breed variety
Year of origin
0
Import
Migratory duck found in several parts of South East Asia.
Location within country
Peninsula Malaysia
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Unknown
