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Aythya fuligula
A black head with striking electric purple highlights, yellow eyes and an unmistakable tuft! Spotted at a local pond.
Lakes and ponds with good vegetation
Male. The female is shown swimming in the background on the second shot.
Spotted on Jul 13, 2010
Submitted on May 10, 2011
7 Comments
Thanks Susan! The male tufted duck has lovely purple highlights...
such intense lovely colors!
Thank you Ian! You're very kind.
You're very kind Sarah! Stay put, there's another duck coming...
Another nice duck you've captured, Daniele! I love your duck pics! Simply beautiful!!
Thanks LauraMaria! To me there are one the nicest looking ducks. I can't get over that purple tinge...
There are some of these at the lake near me too, I'm going to get some pictures of them soon :D Nice shots, I love how all the amazing different shades of colours were captured