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Not a female edit

Latest comment: 17 years ago3 comments2 people in discussion

I believe that this is a male mallard, based upon the blue feathers. It's a shame I cannot edit the main page where this image is featured. --BostonMA ^talk 00:36, 8 November 2006 (UTC)Reply

It's female alright, a male looks like this:

Junuxx 00:45, 8 November 2006 (UTC)Reply

Ah, you are right. The female lacks the greenish head. --BostonMA ^talk 00:49, 8 November 2006 (UTC)Reply

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