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We found 4 possible birds with Northern Shoveler (Female): The Northern Shoveler breeds from Alaska and northern Manitoba south to California, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. It is local and uncommon in the Great Lakes area and the Northeast. It winters from Oregon across the southern half of the United States to the Gulf Coast and north to New Jersey, and south to Central America. Preferred habitats include marshes and prairie potholes. They can sometimes be found on salt or brackish marshes. colored crowns, Brown iris colored eyes, and Spatulate bills in Pennsylvania:


Canada Goose: Large, long-necked goose with dark upperparts and paler underparts grading to white on vent. The head and neck are black with white chin bar. Body is usually gray-brown, although varies from dark brown to gray in different races. White semi-circle above black tail is visible in flight.
American Black Duck: Stocky, medium-sized dabbling duck with dark brown body, paler face and foreneck, and purple speculum bordered with black. Head is finely streaked; dark eyestripe is distinct. White underwings contrast with dark brown body in flight. Legs, feet are orange. Swift direct flight.
Gadwall: Large dabbling duck with finely barred gray body, black rump and undertail coverts, white belly, and rust-brown shoulders. Head and neck are gray-brown; bill is gray. Wings have black-bordered white speculum most visible in flight. Legs and feet are yellow. Fast direct flight.
Blue-winged Teal: Small dabbling duck, purple-gray head, distinct white crescent on face. Upperparts are scaled buff, dark brown; underparts are pale brown with numerous dark spots. Wings have green speculum, pale blue shoulder patch visible in flight. Fast direct flight with steady wing beats.
 
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