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Mottled duck

Anas fulvigula

Photo by auntnance123
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28.4322, -80.7601

Field Notes

Habitat:

Indian River Lagoon

Notes:

I was walking on a friend's dock just after sunrise and this pair flew in.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
MitchRay
I'd say go for it, but I'm far from an authority on the subject
auntnance123
So should I delete the question mark? Thanks for the input.
MitchRay
I'd believe it. Anybody who saw it person and knows enough to consult Sibley's has won my confidence for sure
auntnance123
I've added another photo that shows the blue but no white. I struggled with that distinction myself. The pictures were taken shortly after sunrise and sometimes it's hard to know if I'm getting 'true' clorr. I opted for Mottled partly for the color and partly for the range map in Sibley's guide. Tough call.
MitchRay
On the East coast and with absolutely no white showing I'd say Black Duck is a bit more likely. But it's a very difficult call.

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Earth Week 2011
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PublishedApril 22, 2011

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