Ducks, Geese, Swans
Indian Spot-billed Duck
Anas poecilorhyncha
The Indian spot-billed duck (Anas poecilorhyncha) is a large dabbling duck which is a non-migratory breeding duck throughout freshwater wetlands in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the red spot at the base of the bill that is found in the mainland Indian population. When in water it can be recognized from a long distance by the white tertials that form a stripe on the side, and in flight it is distinguished by the...
- Family
- Ducks, Geese, Swans
- Order
- Anseriformes
- Weight
- 1000 g
- Habitat
- Wetland
- Diet
- Plants and seeds
- Migration
- Partial migrant
- Countries recorded
- 15
Recorded in India, Japan, Republic of Korea, Cambodia, Thailand, China, Myanmar, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Laos, Belgium, Pakistan.
Where to see it: Lalbagh Botanical Gardens (India); Mysore City Bird Atlas 19A, Kukkarahalli kere ಕುಕ್ಕರಹಳ್ಳಿ ಕೆರೆ (India); Jakkur Kere (India); Krishnampathi Lake, Seeranaickenpalayam (India); Saul Kere / Sowl Kere (India).
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