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Mallard

Anas pltyrhynchos

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Field Notes

Description:

16-24 inches. Head and neck of male (left) is a glossy green with a white ring. Female on right is brown overall with a blue speculum and yellow or orange bill.

Habitat:

ponds. marshes, sheltered saltwater in the winter.

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PublishedNovember 3, 2015

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