Mottled Ducks

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Mottled Ducks (Anas fulvigula), close relatives to the Mallard Ducks, reside in a range limited to Florida, and a thin area along the Gulf Coast.

The picture highlights the duck's bright yellow bill. Female mallard bills are often duller with dark patches. The tail feathers of female mallards also show more white.

Their limited range, and the tendency toward mallard interbreeding are currently noted as causes of concern for Mottled Duck population stability.

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