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Grandin Pond. St. Albert, Alberta.
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The mallard or wild duck (Anas platyrhynchos) 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, the Falkland Islands, and South Africa.
Generally speaking the Gadwall is a pretty plain nondescript duck but with his feathers ruffled the varied colors of his feathers standout much more.
Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) male causing the ,omit of its territory on a wetland south of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
4 June, 2018.
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Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) male appears somewhat dirty from the minerals in the water which are staining the white feathers. Several males were observed swimming around the urban pond south of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
10 July, 2018.
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What the heck.... I know it has only been a week or so since my wood duck series ended, but I couldn't resist posting another shot of a beautiful male wood duck. Call this one an outtake...and Wood Duck Glory for the Easter Holiday.
Enjoy the evening and the Easter Holiday!
all of them were swimming and bathing and having the best time!
This was at a neighboring lake from Greenwood Cemetery ... on my way home.
Taken at Chase Water, Staffordshire.
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Pacific Black Duck (revisited)
Scientific Name: Anas superciliosa
Description: The Pacific Black Duck is mostly mid-brown in colour, with each feather edged buff. The head pattern is characteristic, with a dark brown line through the eye, bordered with cream above and below and a dark brown crown. The upper wing colour is the same as the back, with a bright glossy green patch in the secondary flight feathers. The white underwing is conspicuous in flight. Young Pacific Black Ducks are similar to the adults in plumage.
Similar species: The Pacific Black Duck is closely related to the Mallard, A. platyrhynchos, introduced into Australia from the Northern Hemisphere. The two species are very similar in habits and occupy the same niche in the two regions. The two species will interbreed in situations where Mallards have been released.
Distribution: The Pacific Black Duck is found in all but the most arid regions of Australia. Outside Australia, its range extends throughout the Pacific region.
Habitat: The Pacific Black Duck is one of the most versatile of the Australian ducks. It frequents all types of water, from isolated forest pools to tidal mudflats. Pacific Black Ducks are usually seen in pairs or small flocks and readily mix with other ducks. In the wild, birds are often very wary of humans and seldom allow close approach. Birds in urban ponds become quite tame, however.
Feeding: The Pacific Black Duck is mainly vegetarian, feeding on seeds of aquatic plants. This diet is supplemented with small crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic insects. Food is obtained by 'dabbling', where the bird plunges its head and neck underwater and upends, raising its rear end vertically out of the water. Occasionally, food is sought on land in damp grassy areas.
Breeding: Mating in Pacific Black Ducks coincides with availability of sufficient food and water, and often with the onset of heavy rains or when waterways are at their peaks. Courtship is accompanied by ritualised displays including preening, bobbing and wing-flapping. This behaviour is often initiated by the female, and, other than copulation, the male helps little in the breeding process. Often, two broods will be raised in a year. The number of offspring produced may seem quite high, but only 20% of these will survive past two years of age.
Minimum Size: 50cm
Maximum Size: 60cm
Average size: 55cm
Breeding season: Highly variable
Clutch Size: 16
(Source: www.birdsinbackyards.net)
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