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Mallards and a Swan

Anas Platyrhynchos (mallards); Cygnus (swan)

Photo by Ursula
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Field Notes

Description:

A flock of mallards (male have green head and neck; female are brown) with a white swan

Habitat:

Lakes, rivers

Notes:

These birds are very common around Slovenia. You can find them in almost every river bank and on certain spots. They like to be in pairs/groups (at least that's what i've noticed).

Species ID Suggestions

Mallard

Anas Platyrhynchos
HemaShah
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Comments (2)
Ursula
You are right about that.
HemaShah
You have male and female mallards in the picture.

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PublishedOctober 31, 2011

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