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this was taken in Chicago IL USA and I wanted to know what type of wild duck this is.

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WildFlower

Lion

This is a male mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos), probably the most widespread species of duck. You can use the Identify species icon to enter the species. Please also geotag the location or at least set the country. Posted 8 years ago
1. EllenEllen
  
  Bullet Ant
  
  Thanks. This was taken in a botanic garden inn Chicago. IL USA which I thought I indicated. Thanks for your comment. Ellen Posted 8 years ago
2. 1. WildFlower
    
    Lion
    
    Yes, I can read it in the description, but that is all.
    - If you geotag it you will put a pin with a link to your photo on the wildlife map and appear on the US photos and species lists.
    https://www.jungledragon.com/wildlifemap/US
    - It you set the country it will appear on the US photos and species lists.
    https://www.jungledragon.com/wildlifemap/US/photos
    You should really read the instructions. Posted 8 years ago
  2. 1. EllenEllen
      
      Bullet Ant
      
      Wild flower: Im new to this site, am a senior citizen and have had 5 surgeries in 5 years! its a complicated site and very confusing for me. So please bear with me and have some patience like the other members. I appreciate your input but twice now you have been rather insulting. I need extra help not derision. Thank you. Ellen Posted 8 years ago
    2. 1. WildFlower
        
        Lion
        
        I'm sorry Ellen. I didn't mean to insult you, I was just trying to help and explain why it is important for this site to have the relevant information entered into the corresponding fields (from the yellow icons). The more fields you fill in, the more ways your photos will be accessible throughout the site. It is all interconnected. I've been here long enough and I have seen things in the making. I guess it can be complicated for a new member and it takes some time to find out all the functions but that's part of the fun. I hope you like it. Posted 8 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Ellen, as a refresher of our process for sharing photos, this article may help:
https://www.jungledragon.com/about/howtosharephotos

Feel free to ask if anything is unclear. Posted 8 years ago

EllenEllen

Bullet Ant

thanks Ferdy. I will work in this, Its still new and a bit confusing. Thanks for your time. Ellen Posted 8 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Sure, no problem. Do note that it is not that complicated. After uploading you are expected to do three things:
  
  - Set a meaningful title, and optionally a description and tags
  - Identify the species (if you know it)
  - Set the location, either exact via geotagging or set the country
  
  That's all, it can be done in a few seconds once you get the hang of it. Keep in mind that you are not sharing just a picture to look at, you are sharing a wildlife observation. We need to know what it is, and where it was. It is the main purpose of this website. Posted 8 years ago

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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Species identified by WildFlower

By EllenEllen

Uploaded Dec 5, 2016. Captured Oct 18, 2008 01:56.

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