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Posted by Bill Pranty on 01:28:46 05/22/05
In Reply to: need a couple ID's posted by Mark
: http://birding.markgrogan.com/duck1.jpg = inbred drake Mallard showing typically screwed-up, highly variable plumage
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: http://birding.markgrogan.com/duck2.jpg = [broken link]
BTW, your "Mottled Duck" has at least some Mallard genes in it, if it's not a pure female Mallard (which it might be). "Pure" Mottled Ducks do not have any black in the bill.
Best regards,
Bill Pranty
Avon Park, Florida
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