Puddle ducks Mallard Large duck, 2.5-3lbs , 24-28 inches Chestnut chest, white belly, dark rump Blue spectrum with white tips
Male and Female Mallard
In flight
Black Duck Large 2.5-3lbs Loud quack female low rink male
Pintail 2-2.5lbs Bill bluish with black stripe down middle Voice-whistle
Elongated flight bird
Shoveler Male medium sized 1.25lbs Rich cinnamon body bill spoon shaped, black M. coverts blue Greater coverts white bars
Shoveler Voice- silent or weak “took-took” Flight head low Speculum iridescent green
Wood duck Medium sized eyes red, short bill
Wood ducks Voice- squeal, variety of whistles Head held high large square tail evident
Other puddle ducks Mollted duck Mexican duck Gadwall Green and Blue Teal Tree Duck American coot