1. Name of the organism
a. Both common & scientific (Genus & Species):
The common name of the organism is the white-winged wood duck. The scientific name of the organism is the Cairina scutulata, or the Asarcornis scutulata.
b. Picture of Organism:
2. Characteristics of the organism
a. Geographic location:
The Cairina scutulata is located in countries in Southeast Asia such as Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Bhutan.
b. Physical characteristics:
Cairina scutulata have black bodies, white heads with spots of black, random white patches on their wings, and red or orange eyes. The male oftentimes has glossier plumage and it is usually heavier and larger than the female.
c. Solitary or social animal:
The white-winged wood duck is a
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