The American Black Duck is very similar in appearance to the female mallard, although its feathers are darker and its bill is an olive yellow. Not as common here as the mallard but still well represented.
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13 thoughts on “AMERICAN BLACK DUCK (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)”
August 29, 2022 at 4:52 pm
A species that is easily accidentally overlooked, I imagine. Thank you for the ID tips!
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August 29, 2022 at 5:00 pm
We don’t see too many here. They’re a handsome duck, less vocal than their mallard cousins 😊
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August 28, 2022 at 5:43 pm
An understated elegance, and a little bling of white on the tail. Well captured, Belinda, and I like them both.
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August 28, 2022 at 9:22 pm
Thank you, Ellen 😊
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August 28, 2022 at 1:49 pm
Very nice photos, Belinda. I like all the curly lines on the duck feathers along its back and sides.
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August 28, 2022 at 9:19 pm
Thank you, Anneli.
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August 28, 2022 at 8:40 am
The B&W shows better contrast… nice one!
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August 28, 2022 at 9:44 am
I thought so too. Thanks, Eliza!
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August 28, 2022 at 4:20 am
I love your duck photographs, Belinda.
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August 28, 2022 at 8:25 am
Thank you, Anne! They are terrific subjects to photograph 😊
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August 28, 2022 at 2:38 am
Excellent.
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August 29, 2022 at 3:06 pm
Thank you.
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August 28, 2022 at 2:17 am
👌👌👌📷🦆🤗
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