White-faced whistling duck are possibly the most attractive of the whistling duck tribe. Their carriage is very upright and their black nape, white head and rich chestnut breast make a striking contrast. White-faced whistling duck are very docile in nature but have a noisy high-pitched whistle. In the wild this is often heard when they night feed. In their natural environment they occupy a wide range of habitats, often found in dense flocks. Their preference is for flood plains and large lagoons. Despite their alternative name 'white-faced tree duck' they rarely perch in trees. White-faced whistling duck do not breed as prolifically in captivity as other members of the same tribe. Often nesting on the ground or in hollow trees, they lay 8-12 eggs and both parents share incubation for 28 days.