Eastern Spot-billed Duck
Anas zonorhyncha
Adults inhabit freshwater wetlands across East Asia, from marshes and ponds to rice fields, reservoirs, and slow-moving rivers. They are dabbling ducks, tipping forward or grazing in shallow water to eat seeds, aquatic plants, grains, insects, mollusks, and other small animals. Pairs and small groups are alert on open water but may feed confidently in flooded fields and vegetated margins. A notable mark is the yellow-tipped dark bill with a red spot at the base, a key feature separating it from many similar ducks.
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- Eastern Spot-billed Duck