White-winged duck
(Asarcornis scutulata)
Coordinator: Alexandre Petry
Institution: Parc Animalier et Botanique de Branféré
Programme roles
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• Rescue (locally) It is currently unknown how many animals still live in the wild in range countries. White winged ducks are susceptible to Avian TB which makes transportation and importing animals difficult. The EEP is in discussion with projects happening in Cambodia and Assam to see what support is needed. • Insurance There is much uncertainty of the status of the white winged ducks in the wild and it is expected that the population will decrease further. Potentially the EEP population can function as an insurance population after genetic studies on the EEP population are done. • Conservation education (in range) in range countries white winged ducks are often confused with comb ducks (arkidiornis melanotos) due to the rarity of the white winged ducks. Education in range may help in correctly identifying ducks. • Research on Avian TB White winged ducks are susceptible for Avian TB which is a highly limiting factor any potential reintroduction and feasible insurance population. Therefore, research into Avian TB is needed. • Training (in range) Training in staff on how to do radio tracking and check nest boxes. |
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• Research (husbandry) Further research into best husbandry practices is needed especially around nest boxes and Avian TB. |
Programme partners
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Programme numbers
In July 2023, the White - winged duck EEP had 76 animals in 23 institutions.
Programme highlights
- The IUCN SSC Threatened Waterfowl Specialist Group has an active Facebook group.
- The waterfowl and Pelecaniformes TAG Chair gave a presentation about the TAG at the 2020 Waterfowl Conservation Workshop. You can see the PDF file here to learn more about the TAG and programmes under their remit.
- EAZA published its 2021 Annual TAG Report.
This work is supported by the European Union LIFE NGO funding programme. The European Union is not responsible for the views displayed in publications and/or in conjunction with the activities for which the grant is used.