Spot-billed Duck Complex
Spot-billed Duck Complex
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This category encompasses the closely related Indian (Anas poecilorhyncha) and Chinese (Anas zonorhyncha) Spot-billed Ducks, which share many morphological similarities. Identifying individuals to a specific species can be challenging, especially where their ranges might overlap or in areas with vagrants.
Where to spot
Widely distributed across Asia, from the Indian subcontinent eastward through China, Korea, and Japan, and into Southeast Asia. Found in diverse freshwater habitats.
How to spot
Look for a medium to large dabbling duck with a dark bill featuring a prominent yellow spot at the tip. Both species have orange legs and a glossy green speculum. Distinguishing between them requires careful attention to the head and neck coloration, with the Chinese typically being darker overall.
When to spot
Year-round in most of their range. Breeding activity generally aligns with local wet seasons or spring/summer.
Where to spot
Widely distributed across Asia, from the Indian subcontinent eastward through China, Korea, and Japan, and into Southeast Asia. Found in diverse freshwater habitats.
How to spot
Look for a medium to large dabbling duck with a dark bill featuring a prominent yellow spot at the tip. Both species have orange legs and a glossy green speculum. Distinguishing between them requires careful attention to the head and neck coloration, with the Chinese typically being darker overall.
When to spot
Year-round in most of their range. Breeding activity generally aligns with local wet seasons or spring/summer.
Both species in this complex are non-migratory over much of their range, making them year-round residents in many wetland environments, unlike many other Northern Hemisphere ducks.
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