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White-winged Wood Duck: Facts, Range, Threats

All you need to know about this elusive duck that is highly endangered
Text by: Nisarg Prakash
Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   Oct 03, 2023

Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra

Updated   Oct 03, 2023
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All you need to know about this elusive duck that is highly endangered

Where is the white-winged wood duck found?

The white-winged wood duck is found in India (Northeastern states), Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Indonesia. 

What is the white-winged wood duck's IUCN status? 

It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. 

What is the white-winged wood duck's habitat? 

The white-winged wood duck is found in shallow pools and marshes in lowland tropical forests. 



About the Authors

Nisarg Prakash

Nisarg Prakash

is a wildlife biologist working with Roundglass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better

Diviya Mehra

Diviya Mehra

is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.