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Mallard (leucistic)

Anas platyrhynchos

Photo by Jellis
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Spotted this oddity. The pattern on the speculum and the offspring matches that of a female leucistic Mallard Duck.

Habitat:

Marsh lake

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Liam
Likely a leucistic wild bird due to the prominent speculum, although one cannot definitely rule out domestic heritage.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Rare Color Morphs
Photographed
PublishedMay 30, 2013

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