A close up of the head of a male Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) with its green feathers catching the light and reflecting and shining. The backgrou

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A close up of the head of a male Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) with its green feathers catching the light and reflecting and shining. The background is solid blue. Taken in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

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Size: 4562px × 3041px
Location: Victoria, BC, Canada
Photo credit: © Shayne Kaye / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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