Hen Mallards, Black and Mottled Ducks

The following characteristics may be used in identifying these species:

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Black Duck

Purple to violet speculum Black leading and trailing edge, a faint white line on trailing edge may be present

A

B

Hen Mallard

Blue speculum. White leading and trailing edge.

A

B

Mottled Duck

Blue to green speculum Black leading edge A white trailing edge

A

B

C

C

B

A

B

A

B

A