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Indian Runner Duck

Anas platyrhynchos

Photo by chesterbperry
Published on Project Noah
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34.9987, -85.1965

Field Notes

Description:

The fastest duck I have ever seen, I know it is a domestic form but must of been bred for footraces.

Habitat:

Urban park

Species ID Suggestions

Indian Runner Duck

Anas platyrhynchos

Reference Link
Phil_S
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Comments (1)
chesterbperry
thank you Phil, what an apt name for an interesting bird.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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PublishedApril 10, 2013

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