Indian Spot-billed Duck
NameIndian Spot-billed Duck
Common NameIndian Spot-billed Duck
Scientific NameAnas poecilorhyncha
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)88.5
Length (cm)59
Weight (g)1100
Plumage DetailsThis duck has a dark brown body with pale, mottled underparts, giving a spotted appearance on the breast and flanks. The head is pale with a dark cap and eye-stripe. A prominent metallic green speculum is visible on the wing, bordered by white. The bill is black with a bright yellow tip and a distinctive orange-red spot at the base, and its legs are bright orange.
Vocalization / CallGenerally a quiet duck, but females produce a loud, descending series of quacks, similar to a Mallard. Males have a softer, lower-pitched call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Indian subcontinent, including India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Identifying FeaturesOrange-red spot at bill base, Yellow-tipped black bill, Spotted breast and flanks, Metallic green speculum on wing, Orange legs
Description
The Indian Spot-billed Duck is a large dabbling duck characterized by its distinctive bill markings and spotted plumage. It is typically found in freshwater wetlands, where it forages for aquatic vegetation and small invertebrates by dabbling.
