Eastern Spot-billed Duck
NameEastern Spot-billed Duck
Common NameEastern Spot-billed Duck
Scientific NameAnas zonorhyncha
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)83
Length (cm)58
Weight (g)1000
Plumage DetailsThis duck has a mottled brown body, a paler head and neck, and a distinctive dark crown and eye-stripe. Its bill is black with a bright yellow tip, and it features a prominent iridescent blue speculum (wing patch) bordered by white, visible in flight and at rest. Legs and feet are orange.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of loud, descending quacks, similar to a Mallard but often described as harsher or more rapid. Females typically have a louder call than males.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Eastern Asia, including southeastern Russia, China, Korea, Japan, and parts of Southeast Asia. It is migratory in the northern parts of its range.
Identifying FeaturesBlack bill with bright yellow tip, Dark eye-stripe and crown on a pale head, Iridescent blue speculum bordered by white, Mottled brown body plumage
Description
The Eastern Spot-billed Duck is a medium-sized dabbling duck found in East Asia. It typically forages in shallow waters, often tipping its body to feed on submerged vegetation and invertebrates. This species is generally shy but can be found in various wetland habitats.
