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Yellow-billed duck with ducklings This mum has been very protective of her babies, keeping them hidden for weeks in the reeds. Today was their first day on the open water, what a delight! Anas undulata,Geotagged,South Africa,Spring,birds,ducks,south africa,water birds,yellow-billed duck Click/tap to enlarge

Yellow-billed duck with ducklings

This mum has been very protective of her babies, keeping them hidden for weeks in the reeds. Today was their first day on the open water, what a delight!

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The Yellow-billed Duck, ''Anas undulata'', is a 51–58 cm long dabbling duck which is an abundant resident breeder in southern and eastern Africa.

This duck is not migratory, but will wander in the dry season to find suitable waters. It is highly gregarious outside the breeding season and forms large flocks.

These are Mallard-sized mainly grey ducks with a darker head and bright yellow bill. The wings are whitish below, and from above show a white-bordered green speculum... more

Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Oct 18, 2014. Captured Oct 18, 2014 15:42 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/1250s
  • ISO400
  • 273mm