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Mallard Ducks

Anas platyrhynchos

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

Male and female ducks

Habitat:

Along the Hudson River

Notes:

Thanks to TamLar and AshleyT for the ID!

Reference Links:

Mallard

Species ID Suggestions

Mallard Ducks

Anas platyrhynchos

Reference Link
TamLar
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Comments (3)
Christine Y.
Thanks AshleyT! Nature Chick, the lighting was so bad, and they were in a shaded area. I couldn't get a close look at coloration unfortunately.
AshleyT
The male is a domestic Mallard, Anas platyrhynchos domesticus.

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PublishedJune 16, 2013

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