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Mottled Ducks

Anas fulvigula

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Field Notes

Description:

Often confused with a female Mallard, but it has a darker tail, a paler head and a yellow bill In January, Mottled ducks are paired.

Habitat:

Fresh and brackish marshes.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
alicelongmartin
At the lake of our old home, Woodmere at Jacaranda. Corner of 41 and Jacaranda.
ceherzog
Where did you see them, Alice?
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PublishedAugust 30, 2011

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