Knob billed Duck The Knob billed Duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos) is hard to missthe males grow a huge black knob on top of their bill during the breeding season. Found across Africa and South Asia, these ducks African Comb Duck Sarkidiornis melanotos Borrow others' nests Comb Duck, or Knob billed Duck males have a large growth, or comb, on the top of their black beak. During breeding season, the male's 15 Sarkidiornis melanotos illustrations Images: PICRYL Public Domain Media Search Engine Public Domain Search