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Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

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Field Notes

Description:

This mostly solid white/cream/grey colored lady hen had 8 tiny ducklings, the smallest on the pond today, as most are growing fast. Her ducklings were either dark or light

Habitat:

Suburban Duck Pond in PNW

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Liam
Pure Mallard was my impression, as I don't see anything to suggest otherwise. Likely leucistic or part domestic.
Jellis
Looks like a Mallard Hybrid http://www.flickr.com/groups/hybridbirds/discuss/72157601783692542/

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Mission
Birds of the Pacific North West
Mission
Portland: Urban Biodiversity

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PublishedJune 3, 2013

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