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Greater Scaup - female


Greater Scaup - female
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Copyright: Mario Olteanu (Mariol) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 159 W: 10 N: 1173] (5132)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-03-21
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 100-400L 4.5-5.6 IS USM
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/1600 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-03-21 19:24
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Points: 6
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Done on the shore of Lake Ontario - Mississauga

Greater Scaup
Aythya marila Order ANSERIFORMES - Family ANATIDAE - Subfamily Anatinae

The Greater Scaup is found primarily along the seacoast and on large bodies of water. Unlike its look-alike relative the Lesser Scaup, the Greater Scaup is found across Eurasia as well as North America.

Description
Medium-sized diving duck.
Rounded head.
Bill bluish with black tip.
Male with black head, chest, and rear end, and gray sides (black on the ends and white in the middle).
Female dull brown, with white patch on face at base of bill.

Size: 39-56 cm (15-22 in)
Wingspan: 72-79 cm (28-31 in)
Weight: 726-1360 g (25.63-48.01 ounces)
(from "All About Birds")

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simple-nice portriat, TFS Ori

beautiful close up
very natural,
regards
Nasos

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 613 W: 0 N: 546] (3180)
  • [2009-03-22 0:37]

Salut Mario !
Dupa nume presupun ca eti originar din Romania, sau ma insel?
Oricum o captura frumoasa, imi place.
Have a nice day.
Adrian

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