Male Mallard Duck showing a threat display to another Drake approaching

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Male Mallard Duck in breeding plumage showing a threat display to another Drake approaching out of view

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Size: 3600px × 2400px
Location: New Mexico, USA
Photo credit: © Randy Mehoves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: anas, anatinae, behavior, bird, breeding, dabbling, display, drake, duck, male, mallard, migratory, platyrhynchos, plumage, pond, swimming, threat, water, waterbird, waterfowl, wetlands, wild