whistling duck

American  

noun

1. any of several long-legged, chiefly tropical ducks of the genus Dendrocygna, most of which have whistling cries.

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Etymology

Origin of whistling duck

First recorded in 1690–1700

Example Sentences

The Perrywood logo, with its two geese, and street names such as Whistling Duck Drive and Merganser Court are a nod to Chesley’s passion for hunting as well as the birds that visit the pond.

From Washington Post

Living there: Perrywood is roughly bounded by Oak Grove Road to the north, Nene Goose Court and Whistling Duck Drive to the east, Largo Road to the south, and Watkins Regional Park to the west.

From Washington Post

In 45 minutes, she spotted the black-bellied whistling duck, the fork-tailed flycatcher, the ruddy ground dove, the orange-chinned parakeet and numerous great white egrets.

From Los Angeles Times

The Whistling Duck, in its chestnut and fulvous plumage, is a handsome bird and somewhat singular in appearance, especially when seen in a large body on the ground.

From Project Gutenberg

The Governor had promised, so it was alleged, that the slayer of Whistling Duck should be punished.

From Project Gutenberg