White-eyed Duck is a photograph by Miroslava Jurcik which was uploaded on September 20th, 2016.
White-eyed Duck
White-eyed duck or also hardhead is the only true diving duck found in Australia. ... more
Title
White-eyed Duck
Artist
Miroslava Jurcik
Medium
Photograph
Description
White-eyed duck or also hardhead is the only true diving duck found in Australia.
Both male and female Australian white-eyed ducks are uniform chocolate-brown with rufous flanks, an irregular white patch on the belly and a white undertail. The male has a distinctive white eye and a prominent white bar across the upper mandible of its bill. This white band is more subdued in the female, which has brown eyes.
Australian white-eyed duck are extremely aquatic, including courting and mating on the water (during which the female becomes fully submerged). They have a strong pair bond, with the male calling loudly to protect his territory and mate.
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September 20th, 2016
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Comments (23)
Christiane Schulze Art And Photography
Fabulous clear details and a wonderful duck image Miroslava (F/L/T)
HH Photography of Florida
Such a great close-up and lovely detail, Miroslava. Excellent wildlife capture. l/fv
Christiane Schulze Art And Photography
Fabulous clear details and colors, an awesome shot Miroslava (F/L/T)
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