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Shoveler, Pato Cuchara

Anas clypeata

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Field Notes

Description:

These are males, the female is spotted brown but has the same distinctive shovel-shaped bill.

Habitat:

Coastal marsh

Notes:

Patu Cuchara translates as Spoon Duck!

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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Birds of Iberia
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PublishedNovember 13, 2011

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