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White-headed Duck

Oxyura Leococephala

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Field Notes

Description:

This duck was living with the white-naped crane habitat at the Central Park Zoo. It has a white head with a black line on top, and the feathers at the end of the tail were quite uneven.

Species ID Suggestions

White-headed Duck

Oxyura leucocephala

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Comments (2)
RiverValleyRunner
Thanks Saber! Wow, it's cool to this duck is common where you live even though I have to go to a zoo to see it!
Saber
in my country it's very common Duck :)) ! i like it :) nice shoot :) !

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PublishedJanuary 25, 2012

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