Mandarin duck, Richmond Park, London, England Feb 24, 2023

Mandarin duck, Richmond Park, London, England

The cold, dreary backdrop of winter can be the perfect time to show off a little color. This male mandarin duck is doing just that with his handsome crest and vibrant plumage. Come molting season, he will look more like his brown-and-white female counterpart, except for his brightly colored beak.

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