A medium-sized dabbling duck native to eastern North America, characterized by dark brown plumage and inhabiting coastal and inland wetland ecosystems.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Coastal marshes, freshwater wetlands, estuaries, and woodland ponds across northeastern United States and southeastern Canada, ranging from Maine to Virginia and inland regions of Quebec and Ontario.
Ecological Role
Critical wetland ecosystem indicator species, plays significant role in seed dispersal, aquatic invertebrate population control, and serves as prey for larger predators.
Morphology
SKIN COATDense, water-resistant plumage in dark brown coloration with subtle lighter marginal feather edges
LIMBS WINGSBroad wings with dark brown feathers, wingspan around 0.9-1.1 m, webbed feet for efficient swimming
HEAD SENSORYDark brown head with broad, flattened bill optimized for surface filtering and probing aquatic vegetation
BODY STRUCTURECompact body, approximately 0.5-0.6 m in length, weighing 0.7-1.2 kg, with rounded body shape adapted for aquatic environments
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
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