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Yellow-billed Duck
Anas undulata
Yellow-billed Duck (Anas undulata) — Ducks, Geese & Swans of Africa.
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The Yellow-billed Duck (Anas undulata) is a member of the Anatidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 1 kg. 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 undulata
Quick facts
- Weight
- 1 kg
- Diet
- Aquatic plant-eaters
- Family
- Anatidae
- Order
- Anseriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Yellow-billed Duck feeds mainly on aquatic plants and algae.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it swims and feeds in and around water.
Migration
The Yellow-billed Duck is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Yellow-billed Duck (Anas undulata) is a species of bird in the Anatidae family, part of the order Anseriformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF ec, sc, s.
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 1 kg, with a wing length of about 24.1 cm and a tail of around 9.6 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 8.5 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Yellow-billed Duck?
The Yellow-billed Duck is a very large bird that weighs around 1 kg.
Where does the Yellow-billed Duck live?
The Yellow-billed Duck is found across Africa with a range covering AF ec, sc, s, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Yellow-billed Duck belong to?
The Yellow-billed Duck (Anas undulata) belongs to the Anatidae family, in the order Anseriformes.
What does the Yellow-billed Duck eat?
The Yellow-billed Duck feeds mainly on aquatic plants and algae.
Does the Yellow-billed Duck migrate?
The Yellow-billed Duck is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Yellow-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 Yellow-billed Duck make?
1 real field recording of the Yellow-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 Yellow-billed Duck's range?
The Yellow-billed Duck has a mapped global range of about 8.5 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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