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american black duck

Anas rubripes

Photo by chriswightman
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Field Notes

Description:

much darker than a female mallard. there was another sitting nearby, possibly on eggs.

Habitat:

ponds,lakes

Reference Links:

American Black Duck

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Comments (1)
ceherzog
I can see that purple speculum. These ducks are quite rare in Florida but I saw one this year.

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PublishedMay 3, 2011

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