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Tufted duck

Aythya fuligula

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Field Notes

Description:

A black head with striking electric purple highlights, yellow eyes and an unmistakable tuft! Spotted at a local pond.

Habitat:

Lakes and ponds with good vegetation

Notes:

Male. The female is shown swimming in the background on the second shot.

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Tufted Duck

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Comments (7)
DanielePralong
Thanks Susan! The male tufted duck has lovely purple highlights...
DanielePralong
You're very kind Sarah! Stay put, there's another duck coming...
SarahWhitt
Another nice duck you've captured, Daniele! I love your duck pics! Simply beautiful!!
DanielePralong
Thanks LauraMaria! To me there are one the nicest looking ducks. I can't get over that purple tinge...
LauraMaria
There are some of these at the lake near me too, I'm going to get some pictures of them soon :D Nice shots, I love how all the amazing different shades of colours were captured

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Birds of the World
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Ducks, swans and geese in Central Europe
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Swiss wildlife

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PublishedMay 10, 2011

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