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IDENTIFICATION: The three bullhead species are difficult to tell apart. Both the black and brown bullhead have black chin barbels while the yellow bullhead has white barbels. In addition, black …

The mallard is our most common duck, found in all flyways. The males are often called "greenheads." The main wintering area is the lower Mississippi basin, and along the gulf coast, but many stay as far …

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Glossy slate-blue plumage enlivened by white stripes and spots give the adult male harlequin a striking appearance. The female resembles a small female scoter. At a distance, both sexes look black. …

Wood Duck Identification Tips: Length: 13.5 inches Wingspan: 28 inches A medium-sized duck with a long crest on head Long-winged and long-tailed Blue-green speculum with white rear border Adult …

Identification Tips: Length: 14.5 inches Wingspan: 33 inches Medium-sized diving duck Smoothly rounded head Dark wing with grayish secondaries Immature female similar to adult female, immature …

Similar species: Adult male in alternate plumage is similar to male Common Merganser but has reddish breast and gray flanks. Female, immature and eclipse male distinguished from similarly-plumaged …