A pair of White-faced Whistling Ducks.<br /> <br /> White-faced whistling ducks are social birds that gather in large flocks, sometimes of over 1000 members. When it comes to breeding, though, they nest individually or in small groups.<br /> <br /> White-faced whistling ducks are thought to be perennially monogamous, meaning that males and females will form pairs that stay together even when it is not breeding season. They build their nests on stick platforms or on dense vegetation close to the ground. Both parents share the parenting responsibilities of incubating the eggs, protecting the nest and guarding the young. The ducklings show a high degree of independence from the beginning—they can even feed themselves after the first day.
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