Pink Eared Duck Family (2)

[Isac]

The pink-eared duck (Malacorhynchus membranaceus) is a species of duck found in Australia. It has a large spatulate bill like the Australasian shoveler, but is smaller at 38–40 cm length. Its brown back and crown, black and white barred sides and black eye patches on its otherwise white face make this bird unmistakable. Juveniles are slightly duller, but otherwise all plumages are similar. Its vernacular name refers to a pink spot in the corner formed by the black head pattern; it is only noticeable at close distance however, making the seldom-used Australian name of zebra duck more appropriate.

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[HansE]

Well taken and presented. #5 for me, a proud parent with their offspring.

[HansE]

I was going to put #6 not far behind.

[David_MC]

Excellent shots. I'm liking #5 as well.

[Phill104]

Very nice set there. I only ever heard them called the zebra duck as that is what my cousin called them. Good to know their true name.

[wigz]

Excellent set Isac - clear, sharp and excellent detail and colour.

[Isac]

Well taken and presented. #5 for me, a proud parent with their offspring.

Thanks Hans. I was thrilled to see them so close and not bothered by me being there.

Excellent shots. I'm liking #5 as well.

Thank you David. I hope they survive. There's a few cats that hang around but I'm confident they will stay safe.

Very nice set there. I only ever heard them called the zebra duck as that is what my cousin called them. Good to know their true name.

More known as Pink Eared Ducks here Phil but zebra is a good fit with there plumage pattern.

Excellent set Isac - clear, sharp and excellent detail and colour.

Cheers Alan. It does work now and then, I was really pleased with how they turned out. Thanks for looking.