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Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
Mallards are perhaps the
most frequently encountered Duck in New York. They can be found statewide. 100
years ago however, this was not the case. The current Mallard population is attributed to the release of captive reared birds
for hunting purposes, as well as clearing and habitat modifications that have favored this species.
Males have dark green heads and gray backs for most of the year. During the non-breeding season, (June-Sept.)
they resemble the brown colored female, but with a solid yellow bill. They can be distinguished from the less common American
Black Duck by their white wing bars and lighter coloration.
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Specimen # 202
Date: July 30, 2011
Location: Manlius, NY
Notes: With lots of Mallards
and possible hybrids?
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Specimen # 17
Date: January 20, 2006
Location: Stony Brook, NY
Notes: Good shot of the beak
color difference between males and females, which is useful when males are not in breeding plumage.
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Specimen # 17
Date: January 20, 2006
Location: Stony Brook, NY
Notes: Good shot of the beak
color difference between males and females, which is useful when males are not in breeding plumage.
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Specimen # 99
Date: June, 1995
Location: Millwood, NY
Notes: Male at Gedney Park.
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Specimen # 114
Date: August 3, 2010
Location: Peekskill,
NY
Notes: Male with nonbreedeing
plumage.
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Specimen # 137
Date: September 18, 2010
Location: Ossining, NY
Notes: Male in molt.
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