A male Goosander looses the iridescent green head colour in winter in what is known as eclipse plumage. The gorgeous colours return with next season
A male Goosander looses the iridescent green head colour in winter in what is known as eclipse plumage. The gorgeous colours return with next seasons breeding condition
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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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