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Mallard Duck
Anas platyrhynchos
28.0836, -80.6081
Field Notes
Description:
One of the most familiar ducks, the mallard is found throughout North America and across Eurasia.
Habitat:
Wetlands
Urban park ponds
Notes:
Also known as the wild duck, the Mallard is an ancestor of the domestic duck. I saw these three swimming as the sun was coming up and although you can only see the silhouette of the ducks, I love how the photo turned out!
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 10, 2012
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