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Mottled Duck Range Map

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Migration

Resident (nonmigratory), but may make irregular, fairly long movements in response to changing habitat conditions and food availability.

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Species in This Family

Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl(Order: Anseriformes, Family: Anatidae)

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Greater White-fronted Goose

Red-breasted Merganser

Ruddy Duck

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