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Northern Shoveler

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."

Habitat:

Wetlands

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1 Comment

KenCheeks
KenCheeks 11 years ago

Hey, I believe that I see a couple of Blue-winged Teal leading the flock.

Liam
Spotted by
Liam

Augusta, Georgia, USA

Spotted on Nov 14, 2010
Submitted on Oct 30, 2012

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