About the Knob-billed Duck
The knob-billed duck or African comb duck is a type of duck found along the tropical/sub-tropical wetlands and waterways of Sub-Saharan Africa and the island of Madagascar, as well as most of South Asia and mainland Indochina.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Sarkidiornis melanotos |
| Species Codes | comduc2, KBDU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Knob-billed Duck belong to?
The Knob-billed Duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Knob-billed Duck?
The knob-billed duck or African comb duck is a type of duck found along the tropical/sub-tropical wetlands and waterways of Sub-Saharan Africa and the island of Madagascar, as well as most of South Asia and mainland Indochina....
Where can I report a Knob-billed Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of Knob-billed Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code comduc2, or on iNaturalist.
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