young-mallard-caught-but-too-young-to-band.jpg

A young mallard held by a biologist
Photo By/Credit

Kela Vicich/USFWS

Date Shot/Created
09/06/2023
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Image
This mallard duckling was captured in a swim-in trap as part of the 2023 Waterfowl Banding Operations in Alaska. This one was too young to band and was released after photographing.
Species
Anas platyrhynchos
Subject tags
Bird banding
Birds
Migratory birds
Research
Waterfowl