Iridescent green and purple feathers contrast with white patch behind the eye of this drake (Bucephala albeola) bufflehead. A very small diving duck.

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Size: 4896px × 3264px
Location: Benton Lake NWR, Great Falls, MT
Photo credit: © Craig Larcom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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