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 contributors
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
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.
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Published: Sep 20, 2023
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