I would like to know the the proper name of duck. I am just getting into bird and duck identification, I have photos and verifying correct names. Thanks,[attachment=103119:DSC_0942 (640x426).jpg] This was in a pond this winter NE Pa,
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Posted 07 February 2013 - 10:16 PM
Female Mallard.
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Posted 07 February 2013 - 10:16 PM
This is a female Mallard. The white borders on the blue speculum (that's the brightly colored part of a duck's wing, on the secondary feathers) and the orange bill with a dark saddle are good things to look for.
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Posted 07 February 2013 - 10:18 PM
And the dark patch on the bill says female, also.
Oops... see PSweet covered that:) And with better language, no less:)
Oops... see PSweet covered that:) And with better language, no less:)
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Posted 07 February 2013 - 10:19 PM
I thought brown duck that is how good my book helps me ThanksFemale Mallard.
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Posted 07 February 2013 - 10:20 PM
Thanks I thought brown duck by my guideAnd the dark patch on the bill says female, also.
Oops... see PSweet covered that:) And with better language, no less:)
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Posted 07 February 2013 - 10:22 PM
I appreciate that should have been simple but I thought brown by guideThis is a female Mallard. The white borders on the blue speculum (that's the brightly colored part of a duck's wing, on the secondary feathers) and the orange bill with a dark saddle are good things to look for.
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Posted 07 February 2013 - 11:12 PM
Thanks I thought brown duck by my guide
What guide are you using? May I suggest an early birthday/anniversary/easter/weekend present in the form of a new guide.
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Posted 07 February 2013 - 11:30 PM
I'd recommend the Sibley's Guide to Birds, it's a bit large, but has excellent drawings and clear labels.
There are 976 species on the ABA list. Looks like I've got a lot of birding to do... 400 species to go, give or take a few.
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