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| | Ducks of the World |
 | | The characteristics generally held in common by ducks when compared to geese and swans are the small body size, shorter necks, narrower wings which are more pointed, and wing beats which are more rapid. |
 | | Diving duck; males have redish brown head, light gray sides; female is light brown with a mottled appearance |
 | | Diving duck; males have red head, light gray sides, neck and breast are fl, bill is bright red; female has dark brown head and nape with whitish cheeks and foreneck |
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