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Explore the diverse waterfowl species found in Texas including Mallard, Gadwall, Northern Shoveler, and more. Learn about their wing parts, habitat preferences, and distribution across the state. Watch helpful videos for accurate identification.
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Blue-winged teal Northern shoveler Cinnamon teal
Duck Wing Parts Middle Coverts Lesser Coverts Greater Coverts Remicle – The pin Primary Coverts Scapulars Greater Tertial Coverts Secondaries (forming the Speculum) Tertials Primaries
Where at in Texas? • Mallard: Throughout • Gadwall: Throughout • Northern Shoveler: Throughout • Black-bellied: South & Central • Great-white Goose: East • Snow Goose: Throughout • Wood Duck: East • Green-winged Teal: Throughout • Northern Pintail: Throughout • Blue-winged Teal: South • Cinnamon Teal: West, South • American Wigeon: Throughout • Canvasback: Throughout • Redhead: Throughout • Ring-necked duck: Throughout • Lesser Scaup: Throughout • Common Goldeneye: East, West • Hooded Merganser: East • Ruddy Duck: Throughout
https://youtu.be/OnZ0tVcw_n4?list=WL • https://youtu.be/toW3HfbP580?list=WL