Yellow-billed Duck
Anas undulata
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A large dark brown dabbling duck with a striking bright yellow bill. Common in freshwater wetlands across eastern and southern Africa. Often found in groups near reed beds. Closely related to the Mallard lineage. Common in parks and on large lakes.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 48.1 cm | 18.9 in |
| 体重 | 907.6666666666666 g | 32.02 oz |
识别
羽毛
Brown body with scaly pale-edged feathers; head brown with paler face and throat. Diagnostic bright yellow bill with black central stripe. Iridescent green-and-black speculum with white borders. Sexes similar.
Habitat & Range
Freshwater lakes, rivers, marshes, and dams across eastern and southern Africa from Ethiopia and Uganda south to the Cape. Tolerates agricultural impoundments and urban wetlands. Largely sedentary.
分布范围
Found across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to South Africa. Sedentary in freshwater wetlands.
Diet & Feeding
Dives for fish, frogs, and aquatic invertebrates; uses serrated bill to grip prey; diet shifts toward fish in colder months.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 68 days.
产卵数
4-12
声音
鸣唱
Female gives a loud, descending quacking series; male utters a soft, raspy rehb note. The female's strong quacking call is the dominant sound at sub-Saharan African wetlands.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| 科 | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Anas |
| 物种 | Anas undulata |
Distribution
Yellow-billed Duck has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family