Spotbill

The Spotbill is found all over South Asia. But there is no place where the Spotbill is genuinely found in large numbers. It is a quiet, silent bird and makes no sounds unless alarmed. It is almost the size of a normal duck.

The Spotbill is the earliest to sense danger and hence, the earliest to leave an area. It feeds in shallow water.

Photograph location: Bhandup Mangroves

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Name	Spotbill
Alternate name(s)	Gray Duck
Size	As large as the domestic duck
Occurrence	All through India
Status	Extensively found,  but not so common
Distinct features	Legs light orange, yellow tipped bill Plumage: large scaly patterns in deep brown color
Male/Female	Alike