Mottled Ducks swimming

Mottled Duck

Anas fulvigula

Mottled ducks are one of the most common types of ducks in Florida. They can be seen in almost any freshwater habitat including rivers, marshes, ponds, and lakes. With the introduction of Mallard ducks in Florida, the Mottled Duck and Mallard have been breeding and producing a hybrid. It is very hard to identify a ‘pure’ Mottled Duck now.

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