Indian Spot-billed Duck
Anas poecilorhyncha
Indian Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha) — Ducks, Geese & Swans of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Indian Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha) is a member of the Anatidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 1000 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Anseriformes
- Family Anatidae Ducks, Geese, Swans
- Genus Anas
- Species poecilorhyncha
Where it lives
Southern, southeastern Asia from Pakistan, south to Sri Lanka, east to Laos and north to southwestern Yunnan
Quick facts
- Weight
- 1000 g
- Diet
- Aquatic plant-eaters
- Family
- Anatidae
- Order
- Anseriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
Similar birds
Endangered
Near Threatened
Least Concern
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Birb mood:
the park-pond classic
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Indian 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 Indian Spot-billed Duck is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Indian Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha) belongs to the Anatidae family of the order Anseriformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR s, se Asia from Pakistan, s to Sri Lanka, e to Laos and n to sw Yunnan.
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 1000 g, with a wing length of about 27.2 cm and a tail of around 10 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 5.2 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Indian Spot-billed Duck?
The Indian Spot-billed Duck is a very large bird that weighs around 1000 g.
Where does the Indian Spot-billed Duck live?
The Indian Spot-billed Duck is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR s, se Asia from Pakistan, s to Sri Lanka, e to Laos and n to sw Yunnan, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Indian Spot-billed Duck belong to?
The Indian Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha) belongs to the Anatidae family, in the order Anseriformes.
What does the Indian Spot-billed Duck eat?
The Indian Spot-billed Duck feeds mainly on aquatic plants and algae.
Does the Indian Spot-billed Duck migrate?
The Indian Spot-billed Duck is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Indian 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 Indian Spot-billed Duck make?
1 real field recording of the Indian 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 Indian Spot-billed Duck's range?
The Indian Spot-billed Duck has a mapped global range of about 5.2 million km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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