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Mallard Hen
Matko

Mallard Hen (Anas platyrhynchos)

Location
Croatia,Baranja
Date taken
01.09.2019.
Scientific name
Anas platyrhynchos
Equipment used
Nikon P900
Staff member
Opus Editor
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That's such a lovely picture you've taken of this Mallard Matko.

Actually it's a male, not a female. He's in eclipse plumage (the stage during late summer when they lose their breeding plumage and are temporarily unable to fly - at least well!).

That reminds me, we don't have a picture showing this plumage in The Opus, so I'll upload your lovely picture to the article shortly.

Many thanks for sharing it with us my friend.

The dead giveaway is the colour of the beak, which remains greenish-yellow, as opposed to the females, which is brown with orange sides.
 
three beautiful photos you've posted!!! I love in particular this great portrait of a mallard, many tfs!!!!
 
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Wonderful profile of this beautiful hen showing excellent colors and detail. First-class Matko! TFS!
 

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