This duck is special in several ways. It is widely spread, especially in eastern and southern Africa, but it is considered very shy and appears quite sparingly, often only in a couple or in a small group. In this little pool, we actually saw two pairs. Although it thrives in brooks, small creeks and small pools during the day, it often seeks open water for spending the night. It is quite closely related to the Mallard, it weighs around two pounds and measures 48-58 cm. It subists on aquatic plants, but also on various insects, especially larvae and pupae that it finds under rocks and stones.