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Mallard duck

Anas platyrhynchos

Habitat:

Same as a goose

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williamraysanchez
williamraysanchez 12 years ago

Thanks very much

DanielePralong
DanielePralong 12 years ago

Hi William, and welcome to Project Noah! There are quite a few differences between ducks and geese. You can find out more here:
http://scienceray.com/biology/what-is-th...
Also, the scientific name for your mallard duck is Anas platyrhynchos. You can add it to your spotting by clicking on Edit this spotting and then saving changes.

williamraysanchez
Spotted by
williamraysanchez

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA

Spotted on Mar 13, 2012
Submitted on Mar 14, 2012

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