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Northern Shoveler

Anas clypeata

Description:

Drake has a black bill, face and head which turn to an iridescent green on the top and back. Upper body various shades of black breast and forward sides white while sides are a rust brown in color. Hen is mottled shades of brown with white to tan feather margins. Both genders have long wide bills thus the name shoveler.

Habitat:

Marshes, lakes, ponds, and prairie potholes.

Notes:

Drake is one of the most colorful in North America.

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TamLar
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TamLar

Hudson, Illinois, USA

Spotted on Mar 21, 2013
Submitted on Apr 17, 2013

Spotted for Mission

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