[Va-bird] Mallard/Am. Black Duck ID help

  • From: Alyssa Freeman <tsiporah.shani@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: va-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 19 May 2015 13:41:12 -0400

I was in St. Petersburg, FL, a bit more than a month ago and saw a pair of
ducks that look like American Blacks, though I know they're not supposed to
be there. I've looked at a lot of photos and in field guides and I'm still
undecided. The speculum is not visible on either bird, they seem a bit
dark, and the coloring doesn't seem quite right for Mallards. I have a
photo that I've posted to Flickr. I'd appreciate any ideas on this pair.
Thanks.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/131225548@N03/17839386136/in/dateposted-public/

Alyssa Freeman
Richmond

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