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Tippy Toes
StrikingSlug

Tippy Toes (Tachyeres brachypterus)

I saw this male (light-headed) steamer duck on the shore in East Cove in the Falklands. I love the colour and marbling of the wings, and the bright yellow feet.
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Habitat
Beach
Location
East Cove, Falklands
Date taken
19 Mar 09
Scientific name
Tachyeres brachypterus
Equipment used
Pentax K200D with 55-300mm lens, 1/500 @ F6.7, ISO 200, 300mm
KC Foggin
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Yes, it does appear to be entering the water with a bit of trepidation ;) Good catch!
 
mali
Super shot Sluggy, great looking beast, is it actually flightless?
 

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New Zealand, Southern Oceans, Antarctica
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