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Northern Shoveler Duck (male)

Anas clypeata

Description:

Perhaps the most outwardly distinctive of the dabbling ducks, the Northern Shoveler inhabits wetlands across much of North America. Its elongated, spoon-shaped bill has comblike projections along its edges, which filter out food from the water. Male with iridescent green head, white chest, and rusty sides.

Habitat:

Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, a haven for migratory birds and other wildlife, lies on the Big Mineral Arm of Lake Texoma, on the Red River between Oklahoma and Texas. The refuge is made up of water, marsh, and upland habitat. This one was in the one of the few ponds that still have water in our drought conditions.

Notes:

My video is shaky, but it does show a group feeding. They spend a great deal of time underwater.

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Texas, USA

Spotted on Jan 22, 2013
Submitted on Jan 25, 2013

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