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Northern Shoveler

Anas clypeata

Photo by joanbstanley
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33.1545, -97.0102

Field Notes

Description:

Medium dabbling duck. White breast, white-bordered black back, rufous-brown underparts and sides. Head and neck are iridescent green, large bill is black and eyes are yellow. Wings have large, pale blue shoulder patches, white bars, green speculum. Legs and feet are orange.

Habitat:

Lake Lewisville

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