Eastern Spot-billed Duck
Anas zonorhyncha
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A large brown dabbling duck with a yellow-tipped black bill, without the red spot of its Indian relative, and a green speculum. Found across northeastern Asia. Partially migratory; breeds in northern China, Korea, and Siberia; winters farther south and east.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 53.6 cm | 21.1 in |
| Weight | 1017.5 g | 35.89 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brown body with pale buff face and throat; dark crown and eye stripe. Yellow-tipped black bill lacking the red spot of Indian Spot-billed Duck. Iridescent green speculum with white border. Orange legs. Sexes similar.
Habitat & Range
Freshwater lakes, rivers, marshes, and rice paddies in northeastern Asia from eastern Russia and Siberia through China, Korea, and Japan. Winters in southern China and southern Japan.
Geographic Range
Found in wetlands across Southeast Asia, from India to China, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Largely resident; local seasonal movements.
Diet & Feeding
Eats fish, aquatic invertebrates, and amphibians; dives in freshwater rivers; serrated bill grips prey; fish dominant in diet.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: M. Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 49-56 days.
Clutch Size
7-9
Sound
Song
Female produces a loud, descending quacking series; male gives a low, nasal grunt. Vocalizations closely resemble the Indian Spot-billed Duck; pairs call antiphonally on East Asian wetlands.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Family | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Anas |
| Species | Anas zonorhyncha |
Distribution
Eastern Spot-billed Duck has been recorded in 2 countries.
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