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Female mallard

The Mallard is 56–65 cm long, has a wingspan of 81–98 cm, and weighs 0.9–1.2kg. The breeding male is unmistakable, with a green head, black rear end and a yellowish orange (can also contain some red) bill tipped with black (as opposed to the dark brown bill in females). The female Mallard is light brown, like most female dabbling ducks. However, both the female and male Mallards have distinct purple speculum edged with white, prominent in flight or at rest (though temporarily shredded during the annual summer moult). In non-breeding (eclipse) plumage the drake becomes drab, looking more like the female, but still distinguishable by its yellow bill and reddish breast.
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╰☆☆June☆☆╮ said:

******Thank you for your visits, much appreciated.******

******* **Merci de vos visites, très apprécié********
6 years ago

ROL/Photo said:

Très beau gros plan de cette belle jeune fille
une femelle Colvert ..
Bonne soirée June
gros bisous.. amitiés, roland
6 years ago ( translate )

Keith Burton said:

Lovely pic June............great feather detail.
6 years ago ( translate )

Marie-claire Gallet said:

Such a sweet "lady", June *****************
6 years ago ( translate )

Ecobird said:

Beautifully captured June. Love the detail and all the water droplets
6 years ago

William Sutherland said:

Wonderful mallard capture!
6 years ago ( translate )

Armando Taborda said:

nice lady
6 years ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

Well taken.
6 years ago ( translate )

J. Gafarot said:

Formidable !!!
Congratulations dear June .
6 years ago ( translate )

Jeff Farley said:

A wonderful image June.
6 years ago ( translate )

Jeff Farley said:

An excellent image June, thank you for posting to Fur, Fin and Feather.
6 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful bird; like the razor shaerp details.
Have a nice weekend.
6 years ago

Lucette said:

Superbe les détails !!
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