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DUCKS AT A DISTANCE

A Waterfowl Identification Guide

by

Bob Hines
Department of the Interior
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Washington, D.C. 1978







Table of Contents

   Identification is Important
   What to Look For
   Eclipse Plumage
   Species Identification:
      Puddle Ducks
      Mallard
      Pintail
      Gadwall
      Wigeon
      Shoveler
      Blue-Winged Teal
      Cinnamon Teal
      Green-Winged Teal
      Wood Duck
      Black Duck
      Diving Ducks
      Canvasback
      Redheads
      Ringneck
      Scaup
      Goldeneye
      Buffleh