Scientific Name: Anas platalea
Population Estimate: 25K - 1M
Range / Habitat: Inland bogs, marshes and wetlands throughout most of South America.
Field Notes: Large dabbling duck with wide prominent, spatula-like bill of the shovelers. Drab brown head. Cinnamon breast and belly with dark spots. Green speculum.
Personal Notes: Seen at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
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