Friday, June 12, 2020

Bird of the Day - American Black Duck


American Black Duck

The Bird of the Day today is the American Black Duck.  It is similar is size and appearance to to mallard duck, but darker in plumage.

American Black Duck
The differences in the genders of the American black duck can be seen in the color of the bill.  Males have a yellow bill.  Females have an olive bill.  Plumage is the same in both genders.

American Black Duck
Mallard Duck Hen (Female)


When seen side by side, the American black duck is noticeable darker than the mallard.  You can see the difference easily in the two pictures above and the picture below.

American Black Duck (left) and the Mallard Ducks (center and right)

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