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As indicated by its name, the yellow-billed duck has a bright yellow bill with a black patch and black edging on the upper mandible. Females are almost identical in appearance to males except for a somewhat duller feather and bill coloration and a slightly smaller size. African yellow-billed ducks are typically nocturnal foragers, feeding at dusk and after dark.

2 yellow billed ducks swimming

Did You Know?

African yellow-billed ducks are typically nocturnal foragers, feeding at dusk and after dark.

Quick Facts

Latin Name:
Anas undulata

Range:
Eastern and Southern Africa

Habitat:
Rivers & estuaries

Length:
14 inches

Lifespan:
20-30 years

Zoo Location:
African Penguin Point

Diet:
Aquatic plants and invertebrates