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Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

Photo by lifenvcc7
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Field Notes

Description:

The male has an emerald green head. The female is brown with black feathers.

Habitat:

Shallow, calm waters in North America, Asia, and Europe.

Notes:

Probably the most commonly known wild duck due to it's large range in habitat. Saw this guy in Washington, DC.

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PublishedApril 30, 2013

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