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  • Spot Billed Duck

    This name is derived from the yellow and red spot on the bill. It measures 55–63 cm (22–25 in) in length and 83–95 cm (33–37 in) across the wings, with a body mass of 790–1,500 g (1.74–3.31 lb). These are mainly grey ducks with a paler head and neck and a black bill tipped bright yellow.


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  • Spot Billed Duck

    This name is derived from the yellow and red spot on the bill. It measures 55–63 cm (22–25 in) in length and 83–95 cm (33–37 in) across the wings, with a body mass of 790–1,500 g (1.74–3.31 lb). These are mainly grey ducks with a paler head and neck and a black bill tipped bright yellow. The wings are whitish with black flight feathers below, and from above show a white-bordered green The male has a red spot on the base of the bill, which is absent or inconspicuous in the smaller but otherwise similar female. The male does not have an eclipse plumage. Juveniles are browner and duller than adults. The legs and feet are bright orange.

     

    Keoladev Bird Sanctuary, Bharatpur, Rajasthan.

    Nikon | 400 mm | f/4 | ISO 100 | 1/800 seconds

     

    • Date

      26-09-2023

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