About the Red-billed Duck
The red-billed teal or red-billed duck is a dabbling duck which is an abundant resident breeder in southern and eastern Africa. typically south of 10° S. This duck is not migratory, but flies great distances to find suitable waters. It is highly gregarious outside the breeding season and forms large flocks.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Anas erythrorhyncha |
| Species Codes | rebduc1, RBTE, RBDU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-billed Duck belong to?
The Red-billed Duck (Anas erythrorhyncha) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Red-billed Duck?
The red-billed teal or red-billed duck is a dabbling duck which is an abundant resident breeder in southern and eastern Africa. typically south of 10° S. This duck is not migratory, but flies great distances to find suitable waters. It is highly gregarious outside the breeding season and forms large...
Where can I report a Red-billed Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-billed Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rebduc1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl 174 species
More Birds in Order Anseriformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a Red-billed Duck?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!