Usually the males of various bird species are the gorgeous ones, and the females are … brown. This female Green-Winged Teal Northern Shoveler wears brown very well, and I think she is so stunning…(see comment by Leigh, I originally mis-identified this lovely duck)
that she is this week’s puzzle (see? she’s all quacked up):
-Sue
Hi Sue,
This is actually a female Northern Shoveler, she’s much larger than a Green-winged Teal would be, and the bill is far broader and bigger. The do often hang out in the same ponds =)
Best,
L
http://avidbirder.blogspot.com
Leigh is absolutely right — I should have noticed that broad bill. Thank you, Leigh, I appreciate it!