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Wood Duck, Male - Non-Breeding Plumage
Albuquerque, NM - Tingley Beach Area - North American naturalists have traditionally grouped the Wood Duck with the Mallard and other common pond ducks as "dabblers," or "dabbling ducks." They recognize these as distinct from "divers" or "diving ducks" such as the Canvasback, based on both physical and behavioral differences. More recently, ornithologists, or bird experts, have placed the Wood Duck among the perching ducks rather than among the typical dabbling ducks. Although the Wood Duck feeds on the surface, as is typical of dabbling ducks, it appears to differ in other important respects. Its young are white below and dark above, unlike the typical yellowish ducklings of the dabblers, and they appear to have long tails when compared with other young dabblers. The adults perch, as do the Muscovy Duck and its relatives. These and other considerations have led ornithologists, or bird experts, to place the Wood Duck among the perching ducks rather than among the typical dabbling ducks. - The male Wood Duck in its multi-colored breeding plumage, worn from October through June, is unexcelled among ducks. The female is less showy, although still beautiful and more colorful than other female ducks.
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John (300m)
on May 23, 2019very cool Duck shot Rick
nelli
on May 20, 2019OUTSTANDING SHOT
Arnold Dubin
on May 12, 2019Great capture of this colorful Wood Duck with its reflection.
fotoeffects
on May 11, 2019Wonderful detail and reflection...somehow I missed this yesterday!
Greg&Rose Photography
on May 11, 2019Superb detail and reflection Rick
Lgood
on May 10, 2019This is an excellent capture of the male duck. I do love love the colors on it's back feathers.
The Curious Camel aka gail
on May 10, 2019One of my favorites. They are so sweet.
Gene Hyder
on May 10, 2019Excellent shot.
KDP450
on May 10, 2019Lovely light and detail.
Darlene Jansen
on May 10, 2019Great find & capture of this fellow, colors are still beautiful!