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Eastern Spot-billed Duck
jmorlan

Eastern Spot-billed Duck (Anas zonorhyncha)

Sometimes called Chinese Spot-billed Duck, this is one of the most common duck in Japan. Sexes are alike. This species was formerly considered a race of the Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha) now split under the name Indian Spot-billed Duck. The Indian bird has conspicuous red spots at the base of its bill which give this species its name. However, these spots are absent in the Eastern Spot-billed Duck seen here. Furthermore the two breed sympatrically in parts of China confirming that they are separate species.
Location
Yokohama Park, Yokohama, Japan
Date taken
3 May 2017
Scientific name
Anas zonorhyncha
Equipment used
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
What a very attractive duck, Joseph, and a lovely study.
 
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They are really very attractive ducks, aren't they Joe.

You've a super picture of this one lad - many thanks.
 

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