Yellow-billed Duck

Conservation Status:

The Yellow-billed Duck is listed as Least Concern, with a large and stable population across much of eastern and southern Africa.

Population Trends:

The species shows a stable trend, supported by its wide distribution and ability to thrive in different freshwater habitats.

Population Size:

Exact global population figures are not clearly quantified, but the species remains common in suitable wetland habitats.

Family:

Anatidae

Location:

In Uganda

Habitat:

The Yellow-billed Duck is commonly found in lakes, swamps, wetlands, rivers, ponds, and flooded grasslands, especially around major water bodies such as Lake Victoria, Lake Mburo, and the Nile system.

Migration Pattern:

The species is largely non-migratory (resident)

Migration Distance:

It may make short seasonal movements following rainfall patterns, water availability, and feeding conditions.

About this Bird:

A Familiar Visitor of Uganda’s Wetlands

The Yellow-billed Duck (Anas undulata) is a graceful freshwater duck, easily recognized by its dark body pattern and bright yellow-tipped bill. Calm and adaptable, it is one of the common waterfowl species found across Uganda’s wetlands and lakeshores. It belongs to the Anatidae family.

A Symbol of Healthy Wetlands

Quiet yet important, the Yellow-billed Duck reflects the richness of Uganda’s freshwater ecosystems. Its steady presence along lakes and wetlands reminds us of the importance of conserving water habitats for both birds and people alike.

Yellow-billed Duck

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About this Bird:

A Familiar Visitor of Uganda’s Wetlands

A Symbol of Healthy Wetlands

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