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American Widgeon

Anas americana

Photo by TamLar
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Field Notes

Description:

Male has brown upper body with the head having a white crown with green patches on the cheeks and down the neck. Female is much more subdued in browns and grays.

Habitat:

Marshes. ponds, shallow lakes and in this individuals case a city park pond in the middle of the business district.

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PublishedAugust 5, 2011

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