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Friday, January 22, 2021

January 22, 2021

I am a female Green-winged Teal, 
You can see just a touch of green on my wing
I have lamellae on the inside of my bill 
To filter invertebrates and other small things.

Location: Titusville, Blackpoint Wildlife Drive

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Green-winged_Teal/overview
http://projectbeak.org/adaptations/beaks_straining.htm

Photo and text © 2021 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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