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Tufted duck

Aythya fuligula

Photo by staccyh
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Field Notes

Description:

Male is glossy black with white flanks, a white belly and a drooping crest from the back of the head. Female is brown with darker upperparts, paler yellowish flanks and a white belly. Bill is blue-grey and eyes are golden.

Habitat:

Kew Royal botanic gardens, London.

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Tufted Duck

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staccyh
Thanks venusflytrap2000! :)

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PublishedMarch 8, 2014

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