Male Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata) In Lake Close-Up.

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The breeding drake has an iridescent dark green head, white breast and chestnut belly and flanks. In flight, pale blue fore wing feathers are revealed, separated from the green speculum by a white border. In early fall the male will have a white crescent on each side of the face.

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Size: 3200px × 2133px
Location: Unnamed Road, Gujarat 382165, India
Photo credit: © Amarjeetsinh Jhala / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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