Decoy, American Black Duck

Object/Artifact

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The Cardinal Collection

Name/Title

Decoy, American Black Duck

Entry/Object ID

4.44.11804

Description

Perhaps carved as early as 1871, this American Black Duck decoy is one of the oldest in the Magee Marsh Wildlife Area Collection. This species has a distinctive dark underside and white wing linings which make it easy to identify when it flies overhead.

Location

Building

Magee Marsh Visitor Center

Ohio State Wildlife Area

Magee Marsh Wildlife Area