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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Falcated Duck
Mareca falcata
Order
ANSERIFORMES
Family
Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anatidae)
Code 4
FADU
Code 6
ANAFAL
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Spatulate
Eye Color:
Brown
Head pattern:
Crested or plumed, Unique pattern
Crown Color:
Red-brown with copper-green sheen.
Forehead Color:
Red-brown with copper-green sheen.
Nape Color:
Iridescent-green
Throat Color:
White with black ring around neck.
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
48-55 cm (19-21.5 in)
Weight:
726 g (25.6 oz)
Size:
Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary:
White, Black, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts:
Scaled black and white.
Upperparts:
Scaled black and white.
Back Pattern:
Solid
Belly Pattern:
Scaled or scalloped
Breast Pattern:
Scaled or scalloped
FLIGHT
Flight Pattern:
Fast, direct flight with steady, strong, rapid wingbeats.
Wingspan Range:
79-91 cm (31-36 in)
Wing Shape:
Tapered-Wings
Tail shape:
Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern:
Plain
Upper Tail:
Black
Under Tail:
Black
Leg Color:
Gray
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X