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Andean Duck
jmorlan

Andean Duck (Oxyura ferruginea)

Formerly considered a race of Ruddy Duck, but now split as a separate species. This is a female showing diagnostic blended head pattern with indistinct facial stripes.
Location
Ro Lurn-- Desembocadura, Lima, Peru
Date taken
13 December 2017.
Scientific name
Oxyura ferruginea
Equipment used
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
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Opus Editor
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A great find for you Joe, getting a female. And a super picture too lad.

Very well done.

I have your Mexican Duck in hand. Will get to it later (been out most of the day) and it's time for the Featured Article too LOL
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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