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The Chilöe Wigeon, pato zambullidor chico o pato real, is one of three species of wigeon in the dabbling duck genus Anas. Unlike other wigeons, the sexes are similar (thought the male is often slightly brighter) and pairs are monogamous.
This duck is found in South America, on freshwater lakes, marshes, lagoons and slow flowing rivers.
The Argentine Blue-bill or Argentine Lake Duck, pato overo o pato rana de pico delgado, is a small South American stiff-tailed duck.
It is notable for possessing, in relation to body length, the longest penis of all vertebrates; the penis, which is coiled up in flaccid state, can reach about the same length as the animal itself when fully erect, but more commonly is about half the bird's length.[2][3] It is theorized that the remarkable size of the spiny penis with its bristled tip may have evolved in response to competitive pressure in these highly promiscuous birds, removing sperm from previous matings in the manner of a bottle brush.
Information source Oxyura
Information source Anas
IUCN Anas
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This photo is taken near Trelew, Chubut, Argentina. |
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Hola Ferran,
Imagino estabas a gran distancia de los patos.
Aun así pueden apreciarse los poco comunes picos azules, así como el interesante patrón de formas y colores en su plumaje.
Me gusta la composición tringulada de la imagen.
Buen trabajao y gracias por mostrarlo.
Un gran saludo,
JM
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