A female Lesser Scaup duck with beautiful feathers and white face marking at the height of the breeding season. Close up view.

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Size: 3313px × 2212px
Location: Denver County, Colorado
Photo credit: © Susan Hodgson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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