Patagonian crested duck, Lophonetta specularioides, #23757

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, natural history stock photograph, photo id 23757
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.

Species: Patagonian crested duck, Lophonetta specularioides
Location: New Island, Falkland Islands, United Kingdom
Image ID: 23757
Lat/Long: -51.72129, -61.30059 (Coordinates: 51° 43' 16.64" S, 61° 18' 2.12" W)
Altitude: 3.00m
Format: Digital 3:2
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