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Anas clypeata
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.
Spotted on May 4, 2013
Submitted on May 8, 2013
3 Comments
Thanks Jen and Debbie, I really like these colorful funny looking ducks:-)
Nice spotting Tom, They make me smile with their oversized bills :-)
great series, a dapper pair