Ducks Unlimited Species Identification

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What is a Snow Goose?

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A Snow Goose is a medium-sized waterfowl known for its white plumage and black wing tips. It migrates between North America and Central America.

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What is a Green-winged Teal?

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A Green-winged Teal is a small dabbling duck characterized by its green wing patch and distinctive vertical white stripe on its side.

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What is the Central Flyway?

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The Central Flyway is a major migratory route for birds in North America, stretching from Canada through the central United States to Mexico.

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What is a Canada Goose?

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A Canada Goose is a large waterfowl with a black head and neck, white chinstrap, and brown body, commonly found in North America.

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What is a Whooping Crane?

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The Whooping Crane is the tallest North American bird, known for its striking white plumage and long legs, and is an endangered species.

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What is a Common Merganser?

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A Common Merganser is a large duck with a long, slender body and a distinctive green head in males, known for diving to catch fish.

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What is a Bufflehead?

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A Bufflehead is a small diving duck with a distinctive black and white plumage, known for its playful behavior and agility in the water.

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What is a Trumpeter Swan?

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The Trumpeter Swan is the largest swan species in North America, recognized by its all-white plumage and loud trumpeting call.

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What is a Great Egret?

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A Great Egret is a large, white heron known for its long neck and legs, often found in wetlands and marshes.

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What is a Sandhill Crane?

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A Sandhill Crane is a large bird known for its gray plumage and distinctive dancing displays during courtship.