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Mallard duck (male)

Anas platyrhynchos

Description:

This looks like a male mallard except for the absence of the characteristic green head and the coloring on his back that seems different from the classic colors. Perhaps a hybrid with some other species?

Habitat:

Along an inland fresh water canal in western Boca Raton, FL.

Notes:

He was with a group of FL mottled ducks but was a little larger and distinctly different looking. You can see most of one of the mottled ducks in the second photo.

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1 Comment

AshleyT
AshleyT 10 years ago

He doesn't look to be a hybrid, just looks like he is in eclipse plumage. Still a Mallard though.

joan6153
Spotted by
joan6153

Boca Raton, Florida, USA

Spotted on Oct 24, 2013
Submitted on Oct 24, 2013

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