Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata). Male in breeding plumage. Swimming. Tertial ‘sail’ feathers erect. Native eastern Asia. Introduced species UK

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
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Model Released: No

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