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Puddle ducks

Explore the fascinating world of puddle ducks, including the Mallard, Pintail, Shoveler, and Wood Duck. Understand their distinguishing features, sizes, colors, and vocalizations. Male and female characteristics, such as the Mallard's chestnut chest and the Pintail's bluish bill, are detailed, along with unique flight patterns and behavior. This guide provides insights into various species, such as the Mexican Duck, Gadwall, and teal, making it a valuable resource for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

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Puddle ducks

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  1. Puddle ducks • Mallard • Large duck, 2.5-3lbs , 24-28 inches • Chestnut chest, white belly, dark rump • Blue spectrum with white tips

  2. Male and Female Mallard

  3. In flight

  4. Black Duck • Large 2.5-3lbs • Loud quack female • low rink male

  5. Pintail • 2-2.5lbs • Bill bluish with black stripe down middle • Voice-whistle

  6. Elongated flight bird

  7. Shoveler • Male medium sized 1.25lbs • Rich cinnamon body • bill spoon shaped, black • M. coverts blue • Greater coverts white bars

  8. Shoveler • Voice- silent or weak “took-took” • Flight head low • Speculum iridescent green

  9. Wood duck • Medium sized • eyes red, short bill

  10. Wood ducks • Voice- squeal, variety of whistles • Head held high • large square tail evident

  11. Mollted duck Mexican duck Gadwall Green and Blue Teal Tree Duck American coot Other puddle ducks

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