MALLARD duckling showing first feather growth, UK.

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Mallard duckling (Anas platyrhynchos) showing first feather growth. First feathers grow when 3 weeks old, and duckling becomes fully feathered at 6-8 weeks old.

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Size: 6960px × 4640px
Location: Eyemouth, Scottish Borders, Berwickshire, Scotland, UK.
Photo credit: © Roy Waller / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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