About the Eastern Spot-billed Duck
The eastern spot-billed duck or Chinese spot-billed duck is a species of dabbling duck that breeds in East and Southeast Asia. This species was formerly considered a subspecies of the Indian spot-billed duck and both were referred to as the spot-billed duck. The name is derived from the yellow spot on the bill.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Anas zonorhyncha |
| Species Codes | spbduc, ESBD, CSBD |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eastern Spot-billed Duck belong to?
The Eastern Spot-billed Duck (Anas zonorhyncha) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Eastern Spot-billed Duck?
The eastern spot-billed duck or Chinese spot-billed duck is a species of dabbling duck that breeds in East and Southeast Asia. This species was formerly considered a subspecies of the Indian spot-billed duck and both were referred to as the spot-billed duck. The name is derived from the yellow spot ...
Where can I report a Eastern Spot-billed Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of Eastern Spot-billed Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spbduc, or on iNaturalist.
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