Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Kern National Wildlife Refuge - Northern Shoveler


cr-KNWR - Northern Shoveler, originally uploaded by kimberzy.

This colorful fellow is the Northern Shoveler, a type of duck which is related to the Cinnamon Teal and Blue Winged Teal. It's broad bill (which sort of resembles a shovel) is used to strain seeds and small animals such as fish from the water.

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