Puddle ducks
Discover the fascinating world of puddle ducks, including the prominent Mallard, Pintail, and Wood Duck. The Mallard, weighing 2.5-3 lbs with a distinctive chestnut chest and loud quack, is widely recognized. Pintails, with their bluish bills and elongated body, have a whistling call. Shovelers exhibit rich cinnamon bodies and unique spoon-shaped bills. Explore the characteristics, behaviors, and vocalizations of these diverse duck species. Learn about their habitats, feeding habits, and the critical role they play in ecosystems.
Puddle ducks
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Puddle ducks • Mallard • Large duck, 2.5-3lbs , 24-28 inches • Chestnut chest, white belly, dark rump • Blue spectrum with white tips
Black Duck • Large 2.5-3lbs • Loud quack female • low rink male
Pintail • 2-2.5lbs • Bill bluish with black stripe down middle • Voice-whistle
Shoveler • Male medium sized 1.25lbs • Rich cinnamon body • bill spoon shaped, black • M. coverts blue • Greater coverts white bars
Shoveler • Voice- silent or weak “took-took” • Flight head low • Speculum iridescent green
Wood duck • Medium sized • eyes red, short bill
Wood ducks • Voice- squeal, variety of whistles • Head held high • large square tail evident
Mollted duck Mexican duck Gadwall Green and Blue Teal Tree Duck American coot Other puddle ducks