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Mallard Duck and ducklings

Anas superciliosa

Photo by buggirl1
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Field Notes

Description:

Duck and ducklings

Habitat:

river

Species ID Suggestions

Pacific black duck

Anas superciliosa

Reference Link
lori.tas
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Comments (2)
lori.tas
Yes, you're right about the blue speculum being associated with the Mallard. Of course it could also be a hybrid form between the Grey and the Mallard, as unfortunately such crosses between the more aggressive Mallard drakes and the Grey ducks is supposedly what causing the Grey to disappear as a pure-bred species. Cheers, Lori.
buggirl1
Thank you. I have looked it up again A pacific black duck is the same as a grey duck. But now i think this is a mallard becasue of the blue wing feathers. Thank yo for helping me. Luka
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2011

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