Bronx Zoo Mallard

Picture by sabbath57


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  • July 10, 2011
  • Nikon D300s
  • Shooting Style Hand Held
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duck mallard

5 Comments

10 Jul 03:37
sabbath57

The Mallard ( /ˈmæl.ɑːrd/ or /ˈmæl.ərd/), or wild duck (Anas platyrhynchos), is a dabbling duck which breeds throughout the temperate and subtropical Americas, Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to New Zealand and Australia. The male birds have a bright green or blue head, while the female's is light brown. The Mallard lives in wetlands, eats water plants, and is gregarious. It is also migratory. The Mallard is the ancestor of all domestic ducks, and can interbreed with other species of genus Anas.[1] However, a potentially terminal side effect of this vast interbreeding capability is gradual genetic dilution, which is causing rarer species of ducks to become at risk for extinction.

10 Jul 07:12
vuefinder

like it.

10 Jul 08:45
mark_sjnhs23

Very nice colors and details!

10 Jul 14:27
digicam

Superb Detail and Color in this Beautiful Mallard.....Well Done.

10 Jul 17:21
sabbath57

thanks for your comments and votes!

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