WebMallards -Scientific Name: Anas platyrhynchos -Two white parallel lines on the wing surface on coverts and secondaries -Female: White line on speculum extends to the tertials -Males: White border ends before tertials, wings are more glossy than females American Black Duck -Scientific Name: Anas rubripes -Will not have to sex WebMallards are large ducks with hefty bodies, rounded heads, and wide, flat bills. Like many “dabbling ducks” the body is long and the tail rides high out of the water, giving a blunt …

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http://nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Birds/Mallard WebThe mallard’s scientific name is Anas platyrhynchos. © merrimonc/Fotolia The mallard is a typical “dabbling duck,” the species of which are characterized by dipping their heads … free rivetoile

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WebThe Mallard’s scientific name, Anas platyrhynchos, tells us that Anas acuta, the Northern Pintail, is a close relative but Cyanocitta cristata , the Blue Jay, is not. Note that the genus always capitalized and the species … WebThe American black duck (Anas rubripes) is a large dabbling duck in the family Anatidae.It was described by William Brewster in 1902.It somewhat resembles the female and eclipse male mallard in coloration, but has a darker plumage.The male and female are generally similar in appearance, but the male's bill is yellow while the female's is dull green with … WebThe Mallard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mallard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In … free river rock near me