25/08/2026
White-backed Duck (Thalassornis leuconotus).
Key Identification Features:
Profile: It is a relatively small, stocky waterbird that sits notably low in the water.
Plumage: It features distinctively mottled black-and-ochre or tawny-brown barring across its body.
Head & Bill: It displays a bulbous head with a dark crown, a dark, heavy bill, and a characteristic pale/white spot visible at the base of the bill near the gape.
