Magpie Duck
Taken at Holy Isle on 3rd April 2017 using Nikon D5200 with Nikon 600 mm zoom lens.
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Male
Taken at Stevenston on 10th November 2013 using Nikon D5200 with Nikon 300 mm zoom lens. 		Fact File

Female
Taken at Stevenston on 17th March 2013 using Nikon D40X with Nikon 300 mm zoom lens.		 Fact File


Taken at Stevenston on 12th October 2012 with Nikon D5200 with Sigma 150-500 mm zoom lens. Fact File
 
Magpie Duck.
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Local Names:		 Anas platyrhynchos domesticus.

Developed in the early 20th century, they are
raised as general purpose ducks, since they
have attractive markings, and are highly
productive layers of large eggs. ( 220 - 290 ) annually.
Males have, when fully feathered, curled
feathers on the tail. Females have, when
fully feathered, straight feathers on the tail.