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White-Headed Duck

White-Headed Duck

The white-headed duck is one of Europe’s rarest birds . The name of the genus ‘Oxyura’, means pointed tail, while leucocephala means white-headed. It is a...
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The white-headed duck is one of Europe’s rarest birds . The name of the genus ‘Oxyura’, means pointed tail, while leucocephala means white-headed. It is actually the males that have a white head, with a black cap. They also have a distinctive blue bill which is swollen at the base .

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NIKON D810

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Aperture f/6 ISO 500 Shutter 1/400 Focal Length 3700/10

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Mar, 2017

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Awards

Peer Award

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Top Choice

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Superb Composition

+6

Absolute Masterpiece

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Magnificent Capture

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Superior Skill

Outstanding Creativity

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Nature

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This was taken at West London's wetland centre.

really a gorgeous creature! love the blue--

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Very interesting duck. Thanks for sharing.

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