Mottled Duck (Anas fulvigula) [XC143647]
by Paul Marvin from Orlando Wetlands, Christmas, Orange County, Florida, United States (call)
Mottled Duck (Anas fulvigula) [XC104626]
by Andrew Spencer from Chapel Trail Nature Preserve, Pembroke Pines, Broward Co., Florida, United States (call)
Subspecies
Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos).
The following 2 subspecies are recognised:
fulvigula Ridgway, 1874 - South-central, south-eastern. Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos).
maculosa Sennett, 1889 - Atlantic southern USA to Mexico. Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos).