Taken at Washington WWT and no one seems to have any idea what it is. Any help greatly appreciated
Of all creatures, man is the most detestable, he is the only creature that inflicts pain for sport, knowing it to be pain. ~ Mark Twain
Hi
It looks like an Australian Wood Duck to me. I saw them when I was over there on holiday.
SB
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/skylark58/
Yes, Australian Wood Duck, also known as Maned Duck. And it's already grown up :)
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Many thanks Sarum & Aiki He looked quite small, but ever so pretty
Hi JudiM
So glad you got your answer, it's a lovely cute duck. My second question would be "why is it here?"
Regards
Kerry
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Unknown said: Hi JudiM So glad you got your answer, it's a lovely cute duck. My second question would be "why is it here?"
It would be part of the WWT collection of captive exotic wildfowl :)
What a beautiful wee bird . It almost dont look real.
Cheers
AL
If its no fun Yer no doin it right!
They are funny little ducks and their small heads seem out of proportion to their bodies. They are quite sweet though. Here are some photos I took whilst on holiday in Oz.
great photos there Sarum. Thanks for putting them up :)