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Northern Shoveler
Anas clypeata
43.2644, -82.9529
Field Notes
Description:
Duck with a elongated and flat bill, used for dabbling the surface of the water. Male has dark green head, black bill and back. White chest and brown flanks. Female a duller brown
Habitat:
Marsh
Notes:
Unlike most ducks, these shovelers weren't flighty. Initially spotted with its head tucked under its wings. spooked it and it lifted it head, but just looked at me.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 6, 2016
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