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Northern Shoveler

Anas clypeata

Photo by joanbstanley
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33.1535, -97.0139

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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:

Shallow waters along shoreline of Lewisville Lake.

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