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Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis)

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Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis)

Family : Anatidae

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Site : Centre-du-Québec region, Quebec, Canada

Date : 2008-06-30

Notes : During his courtship display, the male quickly hits the bill on his inflated chest, causing bubbles at the water surface. Female to the right. Canon 40D, 500F4L IS + 1.4x (700mm), f/7.1, 1/2000s, iso500, tripod.

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