Common as dirt, except ...

[Roaring 40s]

The Pacific Black Duck is so common down under that we hardly register it anymore.

But when it has bathed and is grooming it reveals its iridescent speculum. This can show as blue, green or a mix, and I gather is the result of the microstructure of the feathers modifying light reflection.

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[ssheipel]

Gorgeous!

 

[Ralph]

The Pacific Black Duck is so common down under that we hardly register it anymore.

But when it has bathed and is grooming it reveals its iridescent speculum. This can show as blue, green or a mix, and I gather is the result of the microstructure of the feathers modifying light reflection.

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Sony A9 + Sony 400/2.8 + 1.4x TC

Beautiful!

 

[bleirer]

Beautiful!

 

[Icarus]

As is the case with many common species, they're beautiful. Nice series.

 

[Callie]

Nice series! Cool ducks and very handsome!

 

[jijir]

Beautiful colors...

 

[Roaring 40s]

Thanks for your kind comments folks

 

[Irap]

Great shots Ziggy, I think its a great look duck.

 

[Gongster]

Wow! Super shots.

 

[Yezdi]

Beautiful shots Ziggy...superb close-up's and awesome colors....