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337/366 just a duck

NSW, Australia. I liked the green flash.

The Pacific Black Duck is mostly mid-brown in colour, with each feather edged buff. The head pattern is characteristic, with a dark brown line through the eye, bordered with cream above and below and a dark brown crown. The upper wing colour is the same as the back, with a bright glossy green patch in the secondary flight feathers. The white underwing is conspicuous in flight. Young Pacific Black Ducks are similar to the adults in plumage.
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8 comments

Ronald Losure said:

It has quite a pretty face.
3 years ago

Gillian Everett replied to Ronald Losure:

Thanks Ronald :-)
3 years ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

These really are quite attractive birds.
3 years ago ( translate )

Gillian Everett replied to tiabunna:

I like the iridescence of the patch, but it is quite difficult to capture.
3 years ago

Chrissy said:

Ich liebe die schönen grünen Federn und die Musterung am Kopf
3 years ago ( translate )

Gillian Everett replied to Chrissy:

Thanks Chrissy. They are attractive birds.
3 years ago

Jean said:

Beautiful feather detail. The green flash is a beautiful surprise.
3 years ago

Gillian Everett replied to Jean:

Thanks Jean. Yes, sometimes it is more turquoise or almost blue.
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