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Spot billed Duck

Anas poecilorhyncha

Description:

This duck is around the same size as a Mallard. 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 (1.7–3.3 lb).[3][4] 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 speculum and white tertials. The male has a red spot on the base of the bill, which is absent or inconspicuous in the smaller but otherwise similar female. Juveniles are browner and duller than adults.

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rivu.ghorai
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rivu.ghorai

অসম, India

Spotted on Feb 3, 2013
Submitted on Feb 3, 2013

Spotted for Mission

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