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Crested duck (Anas platyrhynchos) The crest is the result of an autosomal dominant gene that causes a fatty tissue mass to grow out of a hole in the duck's skull, from which the feathers sprout. The size of the crest can vary widely. \ 5N4A5339 Anas platyrhynchos,Fall,Geotagged,Mallard,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Crested duck (Anas platyrhynchos)

The crest is the result of an autosomal dominant gene that causes a fatty tissue mass to grow out of a hole in the duck's skull, from which the feathers sprout. The size of the crest can vary widely. \ 5N4A5339

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The Mallard

The mallard or wild duck is a dabbling duck that breeds throughout the temperate and subtropical Americas, Eurasia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to New Zealand, Australia, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, the Falkland Islands, and South Africa.

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Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
Species identified by William Bodine
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By William Bodine

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Uploaded Oct 17, 2025. Captured Oct 14, 2025 07:48 in Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA.
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  • Canon EOS R5
  • f/6.3
  • 1/8192s
  • ISO16000
  • 600mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.