Where to see
Where to see the Indian Runner Duck in South Africa
A domestic duck breed that stands upright and runs rather than waddles.
Anas platyrhynchos domesticus
Planning a trip
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.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Indian Runner Duck
Every stay on the Indian Runner Duck page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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