Eastern Spot-Billed Duck
Anas zonorhyncha
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Conservation status: least_concern
The eastern spot-billed duck or Chinese spot-billed duck is a species of dabbling duck that breeds in East and Southeast Asia. This species was formerly considered a subspecies of the Indian spot-billed duck and both were referred to as the spot-billed duck. The name is derived from the yellow spot on the bill.
How To Identify
These are medium-sized dabbling ducks recognized by their mottled brown and gray plumage. They possess a distinguishing pattern of spots on the bill, which gives the bird its name.
Habitat
It typically inhabits freshwater lakes, marshes, rivers, and wetlands across eastern and southern Asia, preferring areas with dense vegetation.
Behaviour
This duck is primarily dabbling in shallow waters and often feeds on aquatic plants and invertebrates; it is relatively shy and tends to stay in pairs or small flocks rather than large congregations.
Native Range
The Eastern Spot-Billed Duck is native to East and Southeast Asia.
Did You Know?
The Eastern Spot-billed Duck has bright yellow knobs on its bill that are more prominent during breeding season, making it one of the few duck species with such distinctive bill ornamentation. These knobs play a role in species and sex recognition during courtship.
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