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Mallard; Anade Real

Anas platyrhynchos

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Description:

Note in the last picture how the purple/blue speculum can appear black in some lighting conditions. Occasionally it can also appear green, just as the head can appear blue!

Habitat:

Coastal marshes

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PublishedMay 31, 2013

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