About the Yellow-billed Duck
The yellow-billed duck is a 51–58 cm long dabbling duck which is an abundant resident breeder in southern and eastern Africa. This duck is not migratory, but wanders in the dry season to find suitable waters. It is highly gregarious outside the breeding season and forms large flocks.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Anas undulata |
| Species Codes | yebduc1, YBDU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-billed Duck belong to?
The Yellow-billed Duck (Anas undulata) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-billed Duck?
The yellow-billed duck is a 51–58 cm long dabbling duck which is an abundant resident breeder in southern and eastern Africa. This duck is not migratory, but wanders in the dry season to find suitable waters. It is highly gregarious outside the breeding season and forms large flocks....
Where can I report a Yellow-billed Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-billed Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yebduc1, or on iNaturalist.
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