Length: 24 inches | Wingspan: 36 inches | Seasonality: Non-resident in South Dakota |
ID Keys: Black bill with terminal yellow band, dark body, pale gray neck and head, dark cap and eyestripe |
The
Eastern Spot-billed Duck is one of three Spot-billed Duck species in
Eurasia, with the species sometimes considered conspecific. The Eastern
Spot-billed Duck is the only one that has made an appearance in North
America, with a handful of sightings in the Aleutian Islands. All
Eurasia's Spot-billed Ducks are closely related to the
Mallard.
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South Dakota Status: Non-resident in South Dakota |