Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
(L 15.5" WS 23" Wt 13 oz)
So. Padre Island
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Have the highest mortality rate
(up to 65%)...perhaps due to
hunting and ocean migration.
(up to 65%)...perhaps due to
hunting and ocean migration.
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Bob Sundstrom
Spatula in Latin means spoon,
spatula; discors in Latin means
different, discordant.
spatula; discors in Latin means
different, discordant.
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