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American Black Duck

Anas rubripes

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American Black Duck: when the ducklings are foraging, the mother often keeps her distance to avoid competing for food. 21-25 inches long. Mainly dark, dusky head and neck paler, yellow brown undersides of wings white. wing patch violet (couldn't see in these images). Female has a mottled yellow-green bill.

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PublishedSeptember 2, 2014

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