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Least Concern

Waterbirds

Eastern Spot-billed Duck

Anas zonorhyncha

Eastern Spot-billed Duck (Anas zonorhyncha) — Ducks, Geese & Swans of South & Southeast Asia.

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Found across 19 guides in our atlas — open any for the full checklist, photos and what's around right now.

Regional checklists

Birds of France Birds of the United Kingdom Birds of India Birds of Japan Birds of Malaysia Birds of the Philippines Birds of Thailand Birds of the United States Birds of England Birds of Lancashire

By family

Ducks, Geese & Swans of France Ducks, Geese & Swans of the United Kingdom Ducks, Geese & Swans of India Ducks, Geese & Swans of Japan Ducks, Geese & Swans of Malaysia Ducks, Geese & Swans of the Philippines Ducks, Geese & Swans of Thailand Ducks, Geese & Swans of the United States Ducks, Geese & Swans of England

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The Eastern Spot-billed Duck (Anas zonorhyncha) is a member of the Anatidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 1.2 kg. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

LC Least Concern

Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Anseriformes
Family Anatidae Ducks, Geese, Swans
Genus Anas
Species zonorhyncha

Where it lives

China and southeastern Asia

South & Southeast Asia

Quick facts

Weight: 1.2 kg
Diet: Aquatic plant-eaters
Family: Anatidae
Order: Anseriformes
Habitat: Wetland, lake & coast

How to identify

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Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Eastern Spot-billed Duck feeds mainly on aquatic plants and algae.

Behaviour

A bird of wetlands, it swims and feeds in and around water.

Migration

The Eastern Spot-billed Duck is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.

The Eastern Spot-billed Duck (Anas zonorhyncha) is a member of the Anatidae family, within the order Anseriformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR China and se Asia.

It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 1.2 kg, with a wing length of about 26.8 cm and a tail of around 8.7 cm.

The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 8.2 million km².

Songs & calls

Eastern Spot-billed Duck — Call

Recorded by 小菜鸟 Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Eastern Spot-billed Duck?

The Eastern Spot-billed Duck is a very large bird that weighs around 1.2 kg.

Where does the Eastern Spot-billed Duck live?

The Eastern Spot-billed Duck is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR China and se Asia, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.

What family does the Eastern Spot-billed Duck belong to?

The Eastern Spot-billed Duck (Anas zonorhyncha) belongs to the Anatidae family, in the order Anseriformes.

What does the Eastern Spot-billed Duck eat?

The Eastern Spot-billed Duck feeds mainly on aquatic plants and algae.

Does the Eastern Spot-billed Duck migrate?

The Eastern Spot-billed Duck is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.

Is the Eastern Spot-billed Duck endangered?

The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.

What sound does the Eastern Spot-billed Duck make?

1 real field recording of the Eastern Spot-billed Duck — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.

How large is the Eastern Spot-billed Duck's range?

The Eastern Spot-billed Duck has a mapped global range of about 8.2 million km².