The male or drake of the Mallard has a spectacular sheen of green iridescent plumage on the head and a blue patch on the wing.
The male or drake of the Mallard has a spectacular sheen of green iridescent plumage on the head and a blue patch on the wing. This is in stark contrast to the cryptic brown of the female.
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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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