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Mallard duckling
Anas platyrhynchos
46.513, 6.94733
Field Notes
Description:
Spotted as part of a group of seven with mother. Droplets on the plumage show how well the feathers are working as a water repellent. Second shot shows that the duckling has already perfected the art of dabbling. Third shot shows female with one of the siblings.
Habitat:
Wetlands. Temperate and subtropical Americas, Europe, Asia, and North Africa; introduced to New Zealand and Australia.
Notes:
These ducks were spotted on a pond 1300m high. Mallards are found up to an altitude of 2000m.
Reference Links:
Mallard
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJune 8, 2011
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