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Mallard Drake

Anas platyrhynchos

Photo by BaldJoe
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Field Notes

Description:

I believe it's a Mallard Duck

Habitat:

Roane County Park, Roane County Tn

Notes:

One of my favorite Pics taken at the park. The Duck just stood there and waited for me. It was awesome

Reference Links:

EOL: Anas platyrhynchos, Mallard, Mallard - Whatbird.com

Species ID Suggestions

Mallard drake

Anas platyrhynchos

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shebebusynow
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Comments (4)
1Sarah2
I have updated this spotting with additional ID information. If you have trouble finding such information in the future or have trouble updating other spottings, please let me know. Congratulations on such a nice picture!
Abby M
Wow...really pretty. Nice picture...And I think you're right, it's a mallard drake.
shebebusynow
Yes, it's a mallard drake (male); the female is much less colorful.
Chaitanya
Look at the green gloss....so beutiful!! Nice shot.

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PublishedJune 16, 2011

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