• Wetland restoration efforts, such as those in California's Central Valley, have also influenced the distribution of white-fronted geese and dabbling ducks over the years. (birdsandwetlands.com)
  • Ducks belong to many subfamilies, which also include swans and geese, but there is some debate and changing family groups for some species. (birdadvisors.com)
  • The primary way scientists differentiate between ducks and geese is based on how many bones they have in their necks. (pvillage.org)
  • Ducks have 16 or fewer bones in their necks, while geese and swans have between 17 and 24 neck bones, according to the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. (pvillage.org)
  • In true ducks-i.e., those classified in the subfamily Anatinae in the waterfowl family Anatidae -the legs are placed rearward, as in swans, rather than forward, as in geese. (pvillage.org)
  • The area is known to see a diverse range of migratory waterfowl, including green-winged teal , northern pintail, goldeneye, wigeon, ruddy duck, and snow geese. (ducks.ca)
  • Ducks, geese, flamingos? (cdc.gov)
  • Hydrogen- sulfide (7783064) was the primary contaminant of the air pollution event at Poza Rica in 1950, which greatly affected a variety of animals including canaries, chickens, cattle, pigs, geese, ducks, and dogs. (cdc.gov)
  • To compensate for a long swanlike neck, probably used for dipping underwater for fish, this dino's center of mass shifted toward its hips, allowing it to stand erect, similar to short-tailed waterfowl like ducks, scientists report December 6 in Nature . (sciencenews.org)
  • This requires revision of regulations governing permit exceptions for captive bred migratory waterfowl other than mallard ducks, and waterfowl sale and disposal permits, and the addition of an order to allow control of Muscovy ducks, their nests, and eggs. (wildlifetrapper.com)
  • There are over sixty species in the waterfowl group. (pvillage.org)
  • Domesticated birds (chickens, turkeys, ducks, etc.) may become infected with avian influenza A viruses through direct contact with infected waterfowl or other infected poultry, or through contact with surfaces that have been contaminated with the viruses. (cdc.gov)
  • Ducks with long lamellae are more efficient at selecting smaller food particles while ducks with short lamellae, like mallards, are more efficient at selecting larger particles. (eurekalert.org)
  • Introduced mallards have now taken over from grey duck, comprising 80 percent of New Zealand's dabbling duck population. (fishandgame.org.nz)
  • The female is more plainly embellished with cryptic brown similar to female mallards and grey ducks. (fishandgame.org.nz)
  • The five most common ducks nesting in the uplands of the prairie pothole region are mallards, blue-winged teal, gadwall, shovelers, and pintails. (deltawaterfowl.org)
  • Female Mallards have paler bodies than American Black Ducks, and their bills are orange and black rather than yellow-olive. (allaboutbirds.org)
  • Often flocks with other ducks, especially Mallards. (allaboutbirds.org)
  • Black ducks are very closely related to mallards. (chesapeakebay.net)
  • It is not uncommon for mallards and black ducks to breed, which produces mallard/black duck hybrids that have physical characteristics of both ducks. (chesapeakebay.net)
  • Black ducks are also significantly less common than mallards. (chesapeakebay.net)
  • Mallards are large ducks, and the males have striking green heads. (birdadvisors.com)
  • Mallards are one of the most commonly spotted and recognizable ducks that will happily be fed on ponds and rivers. (birdadvisors.com)
  • Most domesticated ducks are descended from Mallards, and they have been hunted and bred for food. (birdadvisors.com)
  • The dramatic loss of marsh habitat in Maine has negatively impacted many species of wildlife, particularly the saltmarsh sparrow, recently placed on the state's endangered species list in 2023. (ducks.org)
  • Downloaded from http://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/white-backed-duck-thalassornis-leuconotus on 24/09/2023. (birdlife.org)
  • Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2023) IUCN Red List for birds. (birdlife.org)
  • An art installation called "Double Ducks" by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman is seen at Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, Friday, June 9, 2023. (khon2.com)
  • 2023]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. (usgs.gov)
  • This is the focal species of this year's first paper, in which Larsson (2023) presents a method to estimate age and sex ratios among wintering Long-tailed Ducks from photo surveys at sea. (lu.se)
  • He placed it with all the other ducks in the genus Anas and coined the binomial name Anas hyemalis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Common North American Sea Ducks include the Common Eider, Harlequin Duck, and the Long-tailed Duck. (birdsandwetlands.com)
  • The harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) is a small sea duck. (birda.org)
  • Dabbling ducks, which include the ubiquitous mallard, are a good example. (eurekalert.org)
  • Dabbling ducks are primarily filter-feeders. (eurekalert.org)
  • North America is home to a diverse array of duck species, belonging to various sub-groups such as Dabbling Ducks, Diving Ducks, Sea Ducks, Stiff-Tailed Ducks, and Whistling Ducks. (birdsandwetlands.com)
  • Dabbling Ducks are known for feeding at the water's surface and typically have a diverse diet of aquatic plants, insects, and seeds. (birdsandwetlands.com)
  • Some notable species of dabbling ducks include the American Black Duck, American Wigeon, Gadwall, Blue-winged Teal, and Cinnamon Teal. (birdsandwetlands.com)
  • There are 9 types of dabbling ducks, 7 types of diving ducks, and 7 types of sea ducks that have been spotted in Idaho. (birdadvisors.com)
  • Dabbling ducks are freshwater ducks that feed on the surface of the water or by tipping up with their heads into the water and their rears into the air. (birdadvisors.com)
  • They are dabbling ducks that feed on water plants and do not dive. (birdadvisors.com)
  • Wild aquatic birds, especially dabbling ducks, are considered reservoirs (hosts) for avian influenza A viruses. (cdc.gov)
  • However, draining wetlands caused loss of habitat, resulting in closed hunting seasons for grey duck. (fishandgame.org.nz)
  • In areas where there are still large natural wetlands the grey duck continues to hold it's own. (fishandgame.org.nz)
  • The species is threatened by the modification of wetlands especially where the native aquatic flora is affected, e.g. through the introduction of herbivorous fish (Kear 2005a), the introduction of exotic plants, deterioration in water quality as a result of deforestation and soil erosion in catchment areas (Scott and Rose 1996), and pollution (Kear 2005a). (birdlife.org)
  • North America is home to a diverse and fascinating array of duck species, which can be found in various habitats such as lakes, rivers, ponds, and wetlands. (birdsandwetlands.com)
  • Wetlands serve as essential habitats for many duck species, offering a rich supply of food and nesting sites. (birdsandwetlands.com)
  • Wetlands across North America host a wide range of duck species, including the Mottled Duck . (birdsandwetlands.com)
  • Many duck species prefer shallow wetlands near coastal bodies of water, which provide unique foraging opportunities, nesting sites, and protection from predators. (birdsandwetlands.com)
  • Black ducks begin nesting in mid-March in dense, secluded marshes and forested wetlands. (chesapeakebay.net)
  • It had flipperlike forelimbs, a long neck for snatching aquatic food, and its upright posture resembles that of short-tailed birds such as ducks. (sciencenews.org)
  • This effort will address the historical exploitation of salt marshes for salt hay production while safeguarding the delicate habitat for the endangered saltmarsh sparrow, black ducks and other migratory birds," Benvenuti said. (ducks.org)
  • Linnaeus cited the English naturalist George Edwards's description and illustration of the "Long-tailed duck from Hudson's-Bay" that had been published in 1750 in the third volume of his A Natural History of Uncommon Birds. (wikipedia.org)
  • This guide will help you identify the types of ducks spotted in Idaho that are classed as regularly occurring according to avibase and the American Birding Association and uses data collected from bird watchers on ebird to give real information about when these birds can be spotted. (birdadvisors.com)
  • Due to a recent northward expansion of the range of the species, there is a small natural population in three counties in southern Texas in which natural breeding of wild birds has been confirmed. (wildlifetrapper.com)
  • For that reason, this species is included in the final rule published today to revise the list of migratory birds found at 50 CFR 10.13. (wildlifetrapper.com)
  • However, Muscovy ducks will occasionally nest in abandoned nests of large birds such as ospreys or eagles, between palm tree fronds, and in wooden boxes or other man-made, elevated cavities. (wildlifetrapper.com)
  • These birds, as with other tree ducks, practice dump nesting where several females lay their eggs in one nest. (seaworld.org)
  • Avian influenza A viruses have been isolated from more than 100 different species of wild birds around the world. (cdc.gov)
  • These viruses occur naturally among wild aquatic birds worldwide and can infect domestic poultry and other bird and animal species. (cdc.gov)
  • Wild aquatic birds can be infected with avian influenza A viruses in their intestines and respiratory tract, but some species, such as ducks, may not get sick. (cdc.gov)
  • However, avian influenza A viruses are very contagious among birds, and some of these viruses can sicken and even kill certain domesticated bird species, including chickens, ducks and turkeys. (cdc.gov)
  • While some wild bird species can be infected with some HPAI A(H5) or A(H7) virus subtypes without appearing sick, other HPAI A(H5) and A(H7) virus subtypes can cause severe disease and mortality in some infected wild birds as well as in infected poultry. (cdc.gov)
  • On present evidence, the species barrier is substantial: the virus does not cross easily from birds to humans. (who.int)
  • Recent evidence indicates that at least some species of migratory birds are now directly carrying highly pathogenic H5N1 viruses to new areas located along migratory flyways. (who.int)
  • Several species of diving ducks found in North America include the Ring-necked Duck, Lesser Scaup, Bufflehead, and Canvasback. (birdsandwetlands.com)
  • The free-ranged village/backyard chickens are often raised together with other animals within the same pen (e.g. pigs and ducks). (who.int)
  • Oropharyngeal swabs, cloacal swabs and serum were obtained from 536 poultry (466 chickens and 70 ducks) from 82 sub-sites within 14 selected provinces from June 2011 to April 2012 ( Table 1 and Figure 1 ). (who.int)
  • Bronze-winged Duck (Speculanas specularis) is a species of bird in the Anatidae family. (oiseaux.net)
  • It is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies. (wikipedia.org)
  • The long-tailed duck is gregarious, forming large flocks in winter and during migration. (wikipedia.org)
  • Muscovy ducks live alone or in groups of 4 to 12, rarely in large flocks. (wildlifetrapper.com)
  • The Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata), or just Mandarin, is a medium-sized, East Asian perching duck, closely related to the North American Wood Duck. (pvillage.org)
  • He then put that new and, frankly, quite scary-looking head onto a remote-controlled duck, and sent his avian alter ego out onto the pond to make friends. (good.is)
  • 2 Occasionally these influenza viruses of avian lineage cross natural species barriers and infect other susceptible bird species and/or mammals including humans, pigs and horses. (who.int)
  • The most common species of whistling ducks in North America are the Black-bellied Whistling Duck and the Fulvous Whistling Duck. (birdsandwetlands.com)
  • It has been introduced in other locations, where it is considered an invasive species that sometimes creates problems through competition with native species, damage to property, and transmission of disease. (wildlifetrapper.com)
  • IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. (wikipedia.org)
  • The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T45953631A95159254. (seaworld.org)
  • Yet, with the virus now pervasive in large parts of Asia and apparently healthy domestic ducks shedding large quantities of virus, it has become increasingly difficult to find an exposure source for new cases. (who.int)
  • There is still some debate about whether some of these ducks should be included in a different subfamily, and these include Wood Ducks, Mandarin Ducks, and Muscovy Ducks. (birdadvisors.com)
  • Mike McGrew, a scientist working with the team behind the breakthrough at Dubai's Central Veterinary Research Laboratory, said it could be used to 'propagate endangered species or potentially bring back an extinct one' - rather than just helping produce more fertile hens to boost the global poultry industry. (metro.co.uk)
  • Dogs, cats, and poultry were the most susceptible species. (cdc.gov)
  • we previously analyse differences within the variables among domestic poultry in Egypt, caus- reported that the average infection rate examined (sample type, governorate, ing massive economic losses in the was about 7.7% between 2009 and 2014 species and production source). (who.int)
  • While A(H9N2) viruses from both poultry and humans exhibited features associated with mammalian adaptation, one human isolate from 2018, A/Anhui-Lujiang/39/2018, exhibited increased capacity for replication and transmission, demonstrating the pandemic potential of A(H9N2) viruses.IMPORTANCE A(H9N2) influenza viruses are widespread in poultry in many parts of the world, and for over twenty years, have sporadically jumped species barriers to cause human infection. (cdc.gov)
  • The Muscovy duck normally inhabits forested swamps and mangrove ponds, lakes and streams, and freshwater ponds near wooded areas. (wildlifetrapper.com)
  • The channels of Frenchies Island, and other habitats across the South Arm Marshes, offer vital habitats for nearshore and freshwater fish species. (ducks.ca)
  • Comprehensive life histories for all bird species and families. (ebird.org)
  • Colin Basler] Many different bird species can harbor Salmonella in their intestines. (cdc.gov)
  • Male ducks are called drakes, and they are more colorful than females. (birdadvisors.com)
  • To play at ducks and drakes , with property, to throw it away heedlessly or squander it foolishly and unprofitably. (everything2.com)
  • Female Black Scoters are larger than female Ruddy Ducks and they don't hold their tails up in the air like Ruddy Ducks often do. (allaboutbirds.org)
  • Female Surf Scoters are larger than Ruddy Ducks with 2 small white patches on the cheek. (allaboutbirds.org)
  • Female White-winged Scoters are larger than Ruddy Ducks with 2 white spots on the face and a white wing panel (often concealed). (allaboutbirds.org)
  • Scoters are diving ducks that sit lower in the water than American Black Ducks. (allaboutbirds.org)
  • Female Buffleheads have a smaller white patch on their head and a shorter tail that they don't cock upward like Ruddy Ducks do. (allaboutbirds.org)
  • The Ruddy Duck is the most common stiff-tailed duck species in North America. (birdsandwetlands.com)
  • It is also called the Argentine blue-bill, Argentine lake duck, or Argentine ruddy duck. (dailymotion.com)
  • Among the many duck species native to North America, the mallard duck is one of the most commonly recognized. (birdsandwetlands.com)
  • Duck enthusiasts and birdwatchers can find a wealth of information about the various duck species native to North America by exploring online resources, photograph galleries, and participating in local field trips or organized birdwatching events. (birdsandwetlands.com)
  • Ducks in North America inhabit a variety of ecosystems, making their habitats incredibly diverse. (birdsandwetlands.com)
  • Ducks inhabit a variety of lakes and ponds throughout North America, from small, isolated sites to vast, interconnected water systems. (birdsandwetlands.com)
  • Long-tailed ducks breed on tundra across northern Eurasia (in Russian Siberia, Kamchatka, and Karelia, for example), the Faroe Islands, Finland, parts of southern Greenland, Iceland, Norway, as well as across northern North America (Alaska and northern Canada). (wikipedia.org)
  • The lake duck is a small, South American stiff-tailed duck. (dailymotion.com)
  • The long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis), formerly known as the oldsquaw, is a medium-sized sea duck that breeds in the tundra and taiga regions of the arctic and winters along the northern coastlines of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. (wikipedia.org)
  • The long-tailed duck was formally described by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus in 1758 in the tenth edition of his Systema Naturae. (wikipedia.org)
  • This duck is now the only species placed in the genus Clangula that was introduced in 1819 to accommodate the long-tailed duck by the English zoologist William Leach in an appendix to John Ross's account of his voyage to look for the Northwest Passage. (wikipedia.org)
  • The long-tailed duck is still hunted across a large part of its range. (wikipedia.org)
  • For these reasons the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has categorised the long-tailed duck as vulnerable. (wikipedia.org)
  • It looks like a chicken and acts like a chicken - but the father of a fledgling bred by scientists is actually… a duck. (metro.co.uk)
  • The recent discovery of two broods of ducklings, of eight and four, amazed the scientists, since diving ducks like pochards normally breed for the first time at two years old. (emirates247.com)
  • It is the only species of the genus Callonetta . (earthlife.net)
  • This is the lone species in the genus Deltavirus. (bvsalud.org)
  • This is a free-floating genus with one species (HEPATITIS DELTA VIRUS) and no associated family. (bvsalud.org)
  • When you are nest searching, you don't need to see the duck to tell what kind of nest you've found. (deltawaterfowl.org)
  • For species like the saltmarsh sparrow that nest in the native grasses of the marsh, a few inches can be the difference between life or death. (ducks.org)
  • One of two breeding duck species at Radnor Lake, the park symbol nests high in tree cavities or nest boxes where the one-day-old young jump to the ground and follow the female to water. (radnorlake.org)
  • Old World Comb Ducks nest in tree cavities about 6.1 to 9.1 meters (20 to 30 ft.) above the ground. (seaworld.org)
  • What About The Local Muscovy Duck? (wildlifetrapper.com)
  • The Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata) occurs naturally only in southern Texas. (wildlifetrapper.com)
  • The Federal Fish and Wildlife Service amends the regulations to prohibit sale, transfer, or propagation of Muscovy ducks for hunting and any other purpose other than food production, and to allow their removal in locations in which the species does not occur naturally in the contiguous United States, Alaska, and Hawaii, and in U.S. territories and possessions. (wildlifetrapper.com)
  • So you may be wondering, are Muscovy Ducks Protected? (wildlifetrapper.com)
  • The Muscovy is a large duck native to South America, Central America, and Mexico. (wildlifetrapper.com)
  • Muscovy ducks can breed near urban and suburban lakes and on farms, nesting in tree cavities or on the ground, under shrubs in yards, on condominium balconies, or under roof overhangs. (wildlifetrapper.com)
  • Feral Muscovy ducks are wary and associate little with other species. (wildlifetrapper.com)
  • Muscovy ducks feed on the roots, stems, leaves, and seeds of aquatic and terrestrial plants, including agricultural crops. (wildlifetrapper.com)
  • Muscovy ducks swim much less than other ducks, and the males fly poorly. (wildlifetrapper.com)
  • We received comments from States and individuals expressing concern over control of Muscovy ducks in response to the 2006 proposal to add the species to the list of those protected under the MBTA (50 CFR 10.13). (wildlifetrapper.com)
  • In general, States expressed concern over feral and free-ranging populations of Muscovy ducks present as the result of human activity. (wildlifetrapper.com)
  • would severely impede our efforts to manage the feral and free-ranging populations of domestic Muscovy ducks. (wildlifetrapper.com)
  • The Muscovy duck is an introduced species in many locations in the United States. (wildlifetrapper.com)
  • We believe it is prudent to prohibit activities that would allow release of Muscovy ducks in areas in which they are not native and may compete with native species. (wildlifetrapper.com)
  • We expect control of Muscovy ducks to be undertaken primarily through the use of walk-in baited traps and through shooting. (wildlifetrapper.com)
  • and to add § 21.54 to allow removal of introduced Muscovy ducks from any location in the contiguous United States outside Hidalgo, Starr, and Zapata Counties in Texas, and in Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories and possessions. (wildlifetrapper.com)
  • the Muscovy duck, originally of South America (Cairina moschata). (everything2.com)
  • It has lighter flesh and milder flavor than either Moulard or Muscovy duck, and is considered perfect for whole roasting. (pvillage.org)
  • Ducks living in lakes and ponds, have access to diverse food sources such as aquatic plants, small fish, and invertebrates. (birdsandwetlands.com)
  • Old World comb ducks are threatened by hunting, habitat destruction, and the indiscriminate use of poison in rice-fields. (seaworld.org)
  • Other notable duck species include the American black duck, which resembles the female mallard in coloration but has darker plumage, and the ring-necked duck, known for its pointed head, distinctive grey bill with a white band, and striking yellow eyes. (birdsandwetlands.com)
  • In the Chesapeake region, most black duck nests are located on Maryland's Eastern Shore and near the Potomac, Rappahannock, York and James rivers. (chesapeakebay.net)
  • a species of white ant in Jamaica which builds large nests in trees. (everything2.com)
  • Humans are black ducks' greatest predator. (chesapeakebay.net)
  • All 3 species can cause pneumonia in humans. (medscape.com)
  • A brief summary of the structure of the virus and methods for its detection and analysis is followed by a thorough assessment of human exposure data, including patterns of transmission and factors influencing the course and clinical manifestations of infection, studies of cancer in humans, and studies of cancer in primates, transgenic mice, woodchucks, ground squirrels, ducks and other species. (who.int)
  • Three species of Chlamydia cause disease in humans. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The causative agent, the H5N1 strain of Influenzavirus A , has crossed the species barrier to infect more than 120 people in five countries: Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Thailand, and Viet Nam. (who.int)
  • Many ecologists, including Darwin, suggested that ducks coexist because interspecific differences in the spacing of bill lamellae allow each species to consume food particles of different sizes. (eurekalert.org)
  • Ducks have hard pointed structures called lamellae around the edge of their beaks that look with teeth which they use to grasp vegetation and filter food through the water. (birdadvisors.com)
  • Ducks are generally divided into three major groups, dabbling (shallow-water), diving, and perching ducks, based on their characteristic behaviours. (pvillage.org)
  • Black ducks sound similar to a mallard: males make a kwek-kwek sound, while females quack. (chesapeakebay.net)
  • American Wigeons are small ducks with green stripes on the sides of their heads and with white caps on the males. (birdadvisors.com)
  • http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T45953631A95159254.en. (seaworld.org)
  • The male shoveler is New Zealand's most handsome duck, with variegated plumage, blue-grey head with a white vertical stripe between the eye and bill, a striking reddish-brown breast, and blue wings. (fishandgame.org.nz)
  • Not truly black, the American black duck has dark, dusky brown plumage that appears black from a distance. (chesapeakebay.net)
  • Exotic species flags differentiate locally introduced species from native species. (ebird.org)
  • next on the list of the smallest duck breeds is the Call duck. (pvillage.org)
  • Third on the list of the smallest duck breeds is the Mallard bantam duck. (pvillage.org)
  • The Ringed Teals ( Callonetta leucophrys ) is a small duck of South American forests. (earthlife.net)
  • Ducks are omnivores and eat both plants and animals, especially insects, crustaceans, and small fish. (birdadvisors.com)
  • Lamellar spacing alone does not lead to resource partitioning," said Gurd, "ducks with small spacing are more efficient than species with wide spacing because they retain a wider range of particle sizes than species with wide spacing. (eurekalert.org)
  • Small, compact duck with a stout, scoop-shaped bill, and a long, stiff tail that is often held up. (allaboutbirds.org)
  • Small and compact diving duck that sits relatively low in the water. (allaboutbirds.org)
  • Small, compact duck with a big head and scoop-shaped bill. (allaboutbirds.org)
  • Small, compact duck. (allaboutbirds.org)
  • Small, compact ducks with a stout, scoop-shaped bill. (allaboutbirds.org)
  • The world's rarest duck, the Madagascar pochard, has taken a small step away from the threat of extinction, thanks to a conservation project that has received support from the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund. (emirates247.com)
  • The species was thought to be extinct until 2006, when a small number of ducks were found on another small remote lake. (emirates247.com)
  • This duck eats seeds, bay grasses, aquatic plants and small invertebrates, and will also eat grains, nuts and corn from farm fields. (chesapeakebay.net)
  • a small aquatic mammal of Australia, having webbed feet and a bill resembling that of a duck (Ornithorhynchus anatinus). (everything2.com)
  • These ducks come in different shapes, sizes, and colors, boasting unique characteristics and habitats. (birdsandwetlands.com)
  • For his first attempt (documented in the video above), Metthey scanned his face into 3D modeling software and melded it with the head of a duck, 'in order to get a new hybrid duck with my own facial characteristics. (good.is)
  • Paradise ducks or "parries" are another conservation success story. (fishandgame.org.nz)
  • We are delighted to hear the news of this important step forward in securing the future of the Madagascar pochard,' the Managing Director of the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, Razan Al Mubarak, told the Emirates News Agency, WAM. (emirates247.com)
  • Our grant programme is focused on conservation projects devoted to the saving of individual species. (emirates247.com)
  • The latest season of Ducks Unlimited TV brings you more of the best waterfowling action, tips and tactics, and conservation news. (ducks.org)
  • The Missouri Department of Conservation hosted 13 public workshops to gather hunter input about duck season dates and zone boundary locations. (mo.gov)