Ducks

Question 1

Answer 1

Mallard - Female

Question 2

Answer 2

Mallards

Question 3

Answer 3

Mottled Duck - female
These ducks have two different subspecies, and the one belonging to Florida can commonly be found in the central as well as southern parts of the state. Their head is lighter in shade compared to their body, which is dark brown in color.

They have dark eyes, orange legs, and a significant greenish-blue patch on their wings. The males have a bright yellow bill in color, while the females have a pale orange bill.

Question 4

Answer 4

Mottled Duck - male
These ducks have two different subspecies, and the one belonging to Florida can commonly be found in the central as well as southern parts of the state. Their head is lighter in shade compared to their body, which is dark brown in color.

They have dark eyes, orange legs, and a significant greenish-blue patch on their wings. The males have a bright yellow bill in color, while the females have a pale orange bill.

Question 5

Answer 5

Mottled - male
These ducks have two different subspecies, and the one belonging to Florida can commonly be found in the central as well as southern parts of the state. Their head is lighter in shade compared to their body, which is dark brown in color.

They have dark eyes, orange legs, and a significant greenish-blue patch on their wings. The males have a bright yellow bill in color, while the females have a pale orange bill.

Question 6

Answer 6

White-Cheeked Pintail (Anas bahamensis)

Question 7

Answer 7

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck is a native species of Florida. It can be found in the panhandle and parts of central Florida, and is not common anywhere else in the United States. They live in coastal regions of the state and prefer freshwater habitats, but can also be found around brackish water estuaries and mangrove swamps.