Freckled Duck look-alikes
Stictonetta naevosa
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Grey Teal
Anas gracilis
Key differences
The Grey Teal is smaller, has a distinct white wing speculum (visible in flight), a paler head, and a more slender bill. It lacks the freckled plumage and the red bill patch of the Freckled Duck.
Pacific Black Duck
Anas superciliosa
Key differences
The Pacific Black Duck is larger, has a prominent dark eye-stripe, a green speculum, and a plain dark bill. Its plumage is uniformly dark brown, lacking the distinctive freckling of the Freckled Duck.
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