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Cape Teal

Anas capensis

Description:

Most common duck at salt lakes in East Africa; Light gray with dark brown spots below; pale buff fringes on dark brown back; head pale gray; coral-pink bill with black base; in flight shows small emerald patch Photo taken at Lake Masek, Ndutu region, Tanzania

Habitat:

Soda lakes/salt lakes/brackish waters/coastal areas

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1 Comment

Tom15
Tom15 10 years ago

Nice series, I like the green patch in the wing!

Karan Raghwa
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Karan Raghwa

Arusha, Tanzania

Spotted on Dec 12, 2013
Submitted on Jan 9, 2014

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