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Duck

Photo by Rene2
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Field Notes

Description:

Bright orange coloring suggests that a male duck, also known as a drake. The female sees this as a very attractive trait to pass on to her offspring. They are also known as the waterfowl. Some adaptations include webbed feet that help them swim and an oily coating that prevents water from settling in duck feathers.

Habitat:

They live in lakes, streams, rivers, creeks, bays, seas and oceans.

Species ID Suggestions

Khaki Campbell Mallard (Anas domesticus) and Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)

Comments (4)

You're welcome Rene2! We hope you'll enjoy yourself and will learn a lot on Project Noah.
Thank you Daniele and Liam I am new to exploring nature and I thank you guys for helping me differentiate both of these birds.
You have a Khaki Campbell Mallard (Anas domesticus) in the first pic and a Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) in the second. Welcome to Project Noah!
Hi Rene2, and welcome to Project Noah! I have relocated this to the Birds category for you. You have two different species on this spotting; a duck and a goose. They should be uploaded as separate spottings.
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PublishedFebruary 29, 2012

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