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Mallard duck (male)

Anas platyrhynchos

Photo by joan6153
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Field Notes

Description:

This looks like a male mallard except for the absence of the characteristic green head and the coloring on his back that seems different from the classic colors. Perhaps a hybrid with some other species?

Habitat:

Along an inland fresh water canal in western Boca Raton, FL.

Notes:

He was with a group of FL mottled ducks but was a little larger and distinctly different looking. You can see most of one of the mottled ducks in the second photo.

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Mallard

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
AshleyT
He doesn't look to be a hybrid, just looks like he is in eclipse plumage. Still a Mallard though.

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Birds of the Southeast U.S.
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Backyard Birding Southeastern USA
Mission
Florida's Flora & Fauna
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PublishedOctober 24, 2013

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