Babylonstoren
Klapmuts, Simondium
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Indian Runner Duck recorded here
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Indian Runner Duck
Anas platyrhynchos domesticus
A domestic duck breed that stands upright and runs rather than waddles.
Species insights
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Indian Runner Duck recorded here
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When and where to find the Indian Runner Duck
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Species
Anas platyrhynchos domesticus
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Indian Runner Duck on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
What is the Indian Runner Duck?
A domestic duck breed that stands upright and runs rather than waddles. Kept on Cape wine estates as natural pest control, patrolling the vines for snails and slugs.