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Falkland Steamer Duck

Tachyeres brachypterus

Photo by LauraMaria
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Field Notes

Description:

A flightless duck endemic to the Falkland Islands. Very common along the coastline there. Here is another little duck family!

Habitat:

Found near Stanley Harbour, Falkland Islands

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The MnMs
Uy! they are soooooo cuuuuute.. as much the mother as the babies! I had never seen this duckies before!

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PublishedApril 30, 2013

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