Female Long-tailed Duck in winter plumage. Photo by Wikimedia Commons |
Mallard male & Long-tailed female in winter |
Formerly known as Oldsquaw, these ducks are one to the noisiest breeders but go quiet during migration and over the winter. Their coloring does a complete turn around too, as the seasons change. Their spring breeding plumage is mostly dark with white highlights, while their winter plumage is mostly white with dark patches.
Learn more about Long-tailed Ducks on All About Birds: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/long-tailed_duck/id
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