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Wild Duck (Anas Platyrhynchos) Because they are very common I think the beauty of these birds is underestimated. Just look at the shiny 'metallic' green on the male or the blue patch on the female. Geotagged,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge

Wild Duck (Anas Platyrhynchos)

Because they are very common I think the beauty of these birds is underestimated. Just look at the shiny 'metallic' green on the male or the blue patch on the female.

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    Joost Thissen
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    Wild Duck,Anas Platyrhynchos, birds Posted 13 years ago
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    Ferdy Christant
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    I fully agree, Joost. It is hard to appreciate the beauty of something you see so commonly. If one is to imagine to see this duck for the first time, one would be stunned by its beauty. I think the same is true for male peacocks. They are exceptionally beautiful. Posted 13 years ago

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The Mallard

The mallard or wild duck is a dabbling duck that breeds throughout the temperate and subtropical Americas, Eurasia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to New Zealand, Australia, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, the Falkland Islands, and South Africa.

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Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Joost Thissen

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Uploaded Feb 7, 2012. Captured Mar 6, 2011 12:36 in Kempen Route, 5654 Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
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  • SLT-A55V
  • f/6.3
  • 1/400s
  • ISO400
  • 250mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.