This duck is widely distributed in Eastern Asia from southeast Siberia, Japan and Korea south to China. Winters in southern China, Taiwan and the Philippines. The northernmost populations are migratory and spend the winter in south and east China. It lives in various types of wetlands, at the coast and inland, prefering shallow water with vegetation.
Eastern Spot-billed Duck is 58-63cm in height, slightly bigger than a Mallard Duck. On the end of its black bill is a yellow tip, hence its name.
The breeding season is variable and usually involves single pairs but sometimes the birds form loose small colonies. Nests are made in a pad of vegetation on the ground or in trees, and always near water. The Eastern Spot-billed Duck lays 7-9 eggs.
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