A male Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) duck swims in the rain at Huntley Meadows Park. The quintessential duck within most of its range, found anywhere w

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A male Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) duck swims in the rain at Huntley Meadows Park. The quintessential duck within most of its range, found anywhere with water, including city parks, backyard creeks, and various wetland habitats. Males have a green head, chestnut breast, and gray body. Females are mottled brown with orange and black splotches on the bill.

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Size: 7360px × 4912px
Location: Huntley Meadows Park, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Photo credit: © Lori Epstein / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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