other birds. Within one collection of captive birds, the death rate of avian tuberculous reached 70% with the majority of deaths occurring from January to March. The relatively small size of this bird could explain the increased death rate. Interactions with Humans The spotted whistling duck is not hunted often. These ducks are found in captivity, like many other duck species. Gallery References External links BirdLife Species Factsheet spotted whistling duck spotted whistling duck Birds of New Guinea Birds of the Philippines Birds of Wallacea spotted whistling duck