The Wandering Whistling-Duck is a large duck with rich red-brown plumage overall, with a paler face, front of neck and upper breast. There is a dark stripe on the crown of head, nape and back of neck. The bill and legs are dark. There are elongated flank plumes, which are off-white with chestnut edges. In flight, the dark underwings, cinnamon and chestnut underbody, white undertail and trailing dark legs are seen. This species is also known as the Whistling Tree-Duck, Water Whistling-Duck and the Red Whistler. Canon 50D, EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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What a wonderful shot! :D Love it! :D
Many thanks Donna, so unusual to get this close!
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How sweet, I love it!
Many thanks Sheridan!
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They look so cute, all lined up! Well caught, good job!
Many thanks Denzil!
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Cute as !! – really beautiful capture – Love it !!
Many thanks Gail!
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Nicely captured !
The plumage of these birds is quite beautiful !
Many thanks, they are very gorgeous!
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Excellent! Congratulations on your feature!.*

Many thanks Joycelone, very happy making! They’re very gorgeous aren’t they!
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Congratulations!

Many thanks, very happy making, they’re so pretty!
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Many thanks, very happy making!
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