The Yellow-billed Duck has a streaked black-grey head and neck, bright-yellow beak with black markings on the top and tip of the beak, the body has white-tipped brown feathers giving it a scaly appearance, a darker brown back, and the wings are white below with a white-bordered green speculum above. Eyes are brown and legs are olive coloured. Both sexes are alike.
Typical Adult is 51-58cm (20-23in).
Mainly aquatic plants, seeds, weeds, pondweed, sedge, also small invertebrates and insect larvae.
Wetlands, lakes, swamps, marshes, and well-wooded highland streams in southern and eastern Africa.
Nest all year round peaking from December to April.
6 to 12 (ivory colour).
River Cottage's collection of Teals changes regularly. Please visit us regularly to keep up-to-date with our flock
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Note: All birds are subject to availability and we reserve the right to alter prices as the market and our costs dictate. Viewing is strictly by appointment. Please contact us for futher details
