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American Widgeon

Anas americana

Photo by KarenSaxton
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

small dabbling duck with green stripe on head and white crown

Habitat:

city pond

Notes:

one of my favorite winter residents

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (8)
KarenSaxton
I like to think so. The main issue is holding the camera still - well that and finding the critter so I can zoom in on it
KarenSaxton
Thank you. I was experimenting with the digital zoom function on my camera.

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The Pacific Northwest Bioregion
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Waterbirds And Their Hybrids
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PublishedMarch 1, 2012

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