10 Ducks (Anas Platyrhynchos) - by Joost Thissen

10 Ducks (Anas Platyrhynchos) Anas platyrhynchos,Geotagged,Mallard,The Netherlands — 10 Ducks (Anas Platyrhynchos)

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Lion Class 12 of 12

Ludo Sak Posted 8 months ago

Lookin' forward to the white stuff!

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Katipo Spider Class 3 of 12

Tom Reichner Posted 8 months ago

Interesting! It looks like there has been some hybridization going on, as 2 of the drakes exhibit significant amounts of white on their breasts. Do you know with what species they may have interbred? A domestic species, perhaps?

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◄ The Mallard

Similar species: Ducks, Geese, and relatives

The Mallard , or Wild Duck , is a dabbling duck which breeds throughout the temperate and subtropical Americas, Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to New Zealand and Australia.

The male birds have a bright green or blue head, while the female's is light brown. The Mallard lives in wetlands, eats water plants, and is gregarious. The Mallard is the ancestor of most domestic ducks, and can interbreed with other species of genus ''Anas''. Among close relatives of the.. more

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Uploaded on October 5, 2012. captured on December 30, 2010 in Kempen Route, 5654 Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

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