Mallard drake feeding in a pond

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When feeding, ducks strain small aquatic animals through serrations on their bills and expel the excess water.

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Size: 4367px × 2911px
Location: Missoula County, Montana, USA
Photo credit: © Peter Dove / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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