Spot-billed Duck - Pair - Pallikaranai Marshland

P1360816 - Indian Spot-billed Duck - Size - 58-63 cm

# 329 - 16 Oct '18 - 19:42 (14:12 GMT)

 

Indian Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha) - is a large dabbling duck that 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.

 

Also known as - Spot-bill Duck, Spotted-billed Duck, Yellow-nib Duck...

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