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Spatula clypeata
This species is unmistakable in the northern hemisphere due to its large spatulate bill. The breeding drake has an iridescent dark green head, white breast and chestnut belly and flanks.
Spotted at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.
See video on eating habits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HShpnKQ...
Spotted on Mar 2, 2018
Submitted on Mar 3, 2018
3 Comments
Your welcome, Brian38....
Thanks maplemoth.
Beautiful photo....