Mallard Duck Anas platyrhynchos. Female walking on land. Note pronounced lower rear abdomen, indicative of being in an egg laying condition. Abraide b

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Mallard Duck Anas platyrhynchos. Female walking on land. Note pronounced lower rear abdomen, indicative of being in an egg laying condition. Abraide back feathers caused by copulation activity.

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

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