About the Mottled Duck
The mottled duck or mottled mallard is a medium-sized species of dabbling duck. It is intermediate in appearance between the female mallard and the American black duck. It is closely related to those species, and is sometimes erroneously considered a subspecies of the former.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Anas fulvigula |
| Species Codes | motduc, MODU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mottled Duck belong to?
The Mottled Duck (Anas fulvigula) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Mottled Duck?
The mottled duck or mottled mallard is a medium-sized species of dabbling duck. It is intermediate in appearance between the female mallard and the American black duck. It is closely related to those species, and is sometimes erroneously considered a subspecies of the former....
Where can I report a Mottled Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of Mottled Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code motduc, or on iNaturalist.
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