Properties (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
bird
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| gptkbp:adultPlumage |
seeds and roots
|
| gptkbp:age |
insects and aquatic plants
|
| gptkbp:airlines |
strong and agile
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| gptkbp:behavior |
dabbling duck
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| gptkbp:breedingSeason |
August to January
near water bodies marshes and lakes courtship rituals include head bobbing form in late summer |
| gptkbp:callsFor |
quack-like sound
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| gptkbp:clutchSize |
5 to 12 eggs
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| gptkbp:colors |
dark brown
yellowish-green seasonal plumage changes dark brown with lighter speckles |
| gptkbp:conservationEfforts |
Least Concern
monitored by bird conservation organizations |
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
not widely known
|
| gptkbp:diet |
omnivorous
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| gptkbp:eggColor |
pale blue or green
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| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
important for wetland ecosystems.
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| gptkbp:family |
Anatidae
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| gptkbp:fledgingPeriod |
60–70 days
|
| gptkbp:foragingBehavior |
dabbing and grazing
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| gptkbp:habitat |
freshwater wetlands
urban development and agriculture prefers shallow waters |
| gptkbp:hasCitations |
adapted to various wetland environments
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| gptkbp:healthcare |
depends on habitat quality
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
African black duck
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| gptkbp:incubationPeriod |
28–30 days
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| gptkbp:interactsWith |
generally not aggressive
|
| gptkbp:launchDate |
young are precocial
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| gptkbp:length |
55–65 cm
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| gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 10 years in the wild
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| gptkbp:migration |
non-migratory
limited movement within range |
| gptkbp:nativeTo |
sub-Saharan Africa
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| gptkbp:nesting |
varies by location
ground near water grasses and reeds snakes and mammals |
| gptkbp:officialResidence |
often seen foraging alone or in pairs
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| gptkbp:order |
Anseriformes
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| gptkbp:populationTrend |
stable
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| gptkbp:predators |
birds of prey
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| gptkbp:relatedTo |
Yellow-billed duck
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| gptkbp:researchAreas |
studied for ecological impact
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| gptkbp:scientificName |
gptkb:Anas_sparsa
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| gptkbp:socialResponsibility |
often found in pairs or small groups
|
| gptkbp:socialStructure |
monogamous during breeding season
|
| gptkbp:subspecies |
none known
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| gptkbp:territory |
defends breeding territory
|
| gptkbp:threats |
habitat loss
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| gptkbp:vocalization |
varied calls during breeding season
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| gptkbp:waterQuality |
sensitive to pollution
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| gptkbp:weight |
1.2–1.5 kg
|
| gptkbp:wingspan |
80–90 cm
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