Whistling rate | Facts & Information

Origin

When fresh waters freeze, most birds retreat to the edge of the sea until the thaw occurs.

The whistling rate is an area and passage rate that comes to Romania in early April and leaves in November.

The name of this species comes from the specific whistling that the male makes during flight.

Feed Rate Whistling

It is a bird that prefers open areas with water and greenery. They usually look for food at water level.

It also feeds on the greenery that it takes from around the pond.

Almost entirely vegetarian food consists mainly of leaves, stems, water bulbs, seeds and occasionally fish.

It only sinks its head and neck.

Features Whistling Rate

The head and anterior part of the body are reddish, the rest grey; the female is tan.

The beak is grayish.

Breeding Whistling Rate

The Nest makes it on the ground, near the water, instead of secluded. Brooding is done by pair or in small groups. The female lays 8-9 eggs which she incubates for 24-25 days.

The chicks leave the nest to go to the water shortly after they hatch.

Since they are in the water they find their own food, during which time the female takes care of them until about 45 days of age.