Patagonian Crested Duck Photos, Lophonetta specularioides

Photos of Lophonetta specularioides, Patagonian crested duck

Patagonian crested duck, spreading its wings. The crested dusk inhabits coastal regions where it forages for invertebrates and marine algae. The male and female are similar in appearance, Lophonetta specularioides, New Island

Patagonian crested duck, adult and chick on sand beach. The crested dusk inhabits coastal regions where it forages for invertebrates and marine algae. The male and female are similar in appearance, Lophonetta specularioides, New Island

Patagonian crested duck, on sand beach. The crested dusk inhabits coastal regions where it forages for invertebrates and marine algae. The male and female are similar in appearance, Lophonetta specularioides, New Island

Patagonian crested duck, on sand beach. The crested dusk inhabits coastal regions where it forages for invertebrates and marine algae. The male and female are similar in appearance, Lophonetta specularioides, New Island

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