Fulvous whistling ducks live across 4 continents, including North and South America, Africa, and Asia. They are often found in marshes and rice fields. They forage by straining the mud for seeds and plant material.
Unlike most ducks, fulvous whistling ducks mate for life. Both the male and female take turns incubating the eggs and caring for the offspring. This behavior is seen more in geese and swans, but not in most ducks.
Currently the IUCN lists these ducks as least concern. But their population is slowly declining. Pesticide usage, climate change and loss of habitat are their biggest threats.
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