104. Yellow-billed Duck Anas undulata
Identification
Length 51-63 cm; all dark grey with white scaly markings; speculum metallic green, narrowly bordered white. Iris reddish brown; bill bright yellow with central black patch on culmen, and black tip; legs and feet black or reddish brown.
Chick: Above greyish brown; below, face, patches on back, and edges of wings yellow.
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AW Challenge - Bird Check List for Pilanesberg
Two-in-one: Black-headed Heron & Great Egret - 70 Points
Two-in-one: Black-headed Heron & Great Egret
Four-in-one: 130 Points
Four-in-one: African Darter, Pied Kingfisher, Reed Cormorant & White-breasted Cormorant
852. African Quailfinch - 40 Points
852. African Quailfinch Ortygospiza atricollis
Identification
9 cm. Very small, with short tail.
Males: Greyish-brown upperparts; white barring on chest and flanks; black facial mask; red bill when breeding; pinkish legs; long hind claw.
Female: Lacks the facial mask and is duller with a gre corwn.
Juvenile: Similar to the female but has fainter barring and a darker bill.
Identification
9 cm. Very small, with short tail.
Males: Greyish-brown upperparts; white barring on chest and flanks; black facial mask; red bill when breeding; pinkish legs; long hind claw.
Female: Lacks the facial mask and is duller with a gre corwn.
Juvenile: Similar to the female but has fainter barring and a darker bill.