Old World Comb Duck

Old World Comb Duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos melanotos)

 Also known as a Knob-billed duck, is fairly common and can be found in tropical wetlands and swamp areas of Asia (from Pakistan to Laos), and Sub-Saharan Africa. Also a second subspecies (Sarkiniodornis melanotos sylvicola) is found in South America in Paraguay, Brazil and the extreme north east of Argentina. The South American Comb Duck has darker flanking than its Asian and African relatives.

 The Old World Comb Duck nests in tree holes and tall grasses.

Zoos where they can be seen at are:

Hawaii region

Honolulu Zoo Honolulu, Hawaii

Pacific region  

Woodland Park Zoo Seattle, Washington



They can also be seen at the Honolulu Zoo in Honolulu, Hawaii