Verification of Unusual Sight Record
For Utah

Rec. # 2022-08


Common name:

Mexican Duck

Scientific name: [Anas diazi]
Date: 3/27/22
Time: 10:30am
Length of time observed: 30 minutes
Number: 1
Age: Adult
Sex: Male
Location: East Canyon Reservoir
County: Morgan
Latilong:  
Elevation:  
Distance to bird: 200 yards
Optical equipment: Carl Zeiss 20-60x spotting scope
Weather: Sun clear
Light Conditions: Good
Description:        Size of bird: Mallard
(Description:)       Basic Shape: Mallard
(Description:)  Overall Pattern: Brown a lot like female mallard thought darker
(Description:)            Bill Type: Mallard
(Description:)                              
Field Marks and
Identifying Characteristics:
Dark looking hen mallard with yellow bill. Please see photos for more info.
 
Song or call & method of delivery:  
Behavior:  
Habitat: Reservoir
Similar species and how
were they eliminated:
Hen Mallard eliminated by bill color.
Previous experience with
this & similar species:
Seen many in Arizona over many years.
 
References consulted: Sibley field guide, ibird, internet.
Description from: From photo(s) taken at the time of the sighting
Observer: Weston Smith
Observer's address:  
Observer's e-mail address: **
Other observers who independently identified this bird:  
Date prepared: 3/27/22
Additional material: Photos
Additional comments: