The male Goosander has a metallic green head. They dive for food and small groups often hunt co-operatively. Palearctic birds often over-winter

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The male Goosander has a metallic green head. They dive for food and small groups often hunt co-operatively. Palearctic birds often over-winter in the UK

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Size: 5500px × 4215px
Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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