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Blue-winged Teal

Anas discors

Description:

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.

Habitat:

Shoreline of Lewisville Lake.

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joanbstanley
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joanbstanley

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on May 8, 2013
Submitted on May 10, 2013

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