Comb Duck by danob

Photography • Creatures • posted on Mar 27, 2005

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Description

Understandably also known as Knob-billed Ducks, the unusual Comb Ducks are named for the prominent, leaf-shaped caruncle or fatty comb atop the basal two-thirds of the drake's black bill, a structure clearly evident even in flight. While flaccid and reduced in size for much of the year. These fleshy combs enlarge considerably prior to the breeding season, when caruncle size presumably indicates the general vigor of males. Drakes are twice the size of females, and their dark dorsal surfaces are glossed with dazzling metallic-violet, purple, bronze and green. There appear to be two distinct species probably originating from Africa these ducks can migrate for 2,500 miles Taken at Slimbridge Wildlife wetlands reserve in the UK

Comments (33)

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TwoPynts

11:45AM | Sun, 27 March 2005

What a distinguished looking fella! Great capture and interesting info. I luv those blues and greens in his wings.

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Punaguy

11:47AM | Sun, 27 March 2005

Nice capture of an unusual looking duck. Thanks for the info Danny on this one. I'm finding I have to look up everything I shoot now days as I don't know myself what their called. But I sure am learning a lot this way! Aloha and Happy Easter to you and yours!

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Perry6

11:47AM | Sun, 27 March 2005

Wonderful shot! What an interesting bird.

Andymaria

11:57AM | Sun, 27 March 2005

As usual an excellent shot.

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mss

12:13PM | Sun, 27 March 2005

The wings are certainly dazzling! What is he sitting on that is yellow?

Tedz

12:17PM | Sun, 27 March 2005

I was once recognised by My Knob....but...thanks to an extreme make-over....I now have a Roman Nose...quack

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RodolfoCiminelli

12:59PM | Sun, 27 March 2005

A very interesting explanation on this curious duck species!!! Excellent shot Daniel!!! This picture has very good you detail the thick plumage especially!!! Happy Easter to you!!!

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nathalie06

1:33PM | Sun, 27 March 2005

Ciao Danny ! wonderful photo and beautiful duck. It's the first time I saw a Comb Ducks before your photo. He's got marvelous colors on his wings, and a funny face. That's another think I like, to learn something when I'm watching a photo... There are so much animals, vegetals, and incredible things in mother Nature, a life isn't enough to learn the 10% of these beauties ! Thank you for sharing this small friend. have a nice night Danny my friend. Nathalie, always with my old Bear... Giancarlo

vlaaitje

1:35PM | Sun, 27 March 2005

I never saw such kind of duck.....very unusual....nice to read some info too, always interesting...wonderful colourful feathers....well taken Danny

sinistar

3:33PM | Sun, 27 March 2005

A wonderful and unusual Duck and info on the species. You must get a book together one day my friend of your wildlife photography

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YohannR

3:51PM | Sun, 27 March 2005

Beautifull photo... vivid colors... and a very unusual and interesting duck...!!! ;)

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tizjezzme

4:15PM | Sun, 27 March 2005

Unusual little duck; very nice p'graph of him!!

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nongo

8:02PM | Sun, 27 March 2005

I particularly like the blue/teal feathers, so unusual looking, I'll bet the mating colors are something to see!!!! Excellent informative piece!!! Well done!!!! V

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sharky_

9:00PM | Sun, 27 March 2005

I also like the flue feathers. This duck looks huge and tough. Excellent image. Aloha

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Sekadhar

10:04PM | Sun, 27 March 2005

What a unusual duck! Fantastic color! Excellent done!!!

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SophiaDeer

12:50AM | Mon, 28 March 2005

A beautiful duck! Gorgeous colors and close-up!!

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ShadowWind

1:16AM | Mon, 28 March 2005

Very cool, never seen one of these type ducks before. Thanks for sharing him.

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iaacf

3:27AM | Mon, 28 March 2005

I've never seen this species. As far as I know it never has been sighted in Holland, but maybe I am wrong. Anyway.. this is an imressive picture !!!

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kenwas

3:29AM | Mon, 28 March 2005

Extraordinary creature. Have never seen one before. Thanks for the excellent shot and information.

cynlee

3:37AM | Mon, 28 March 2005

sure to dazzle the females!! neat quacker :]

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sossy

3:58AM | Mon, 28 March 2005

what an impressive close up! wonderful colored feathers and special bill! ;o)

ana-maria

4:17AM | Mon, 28 March 2005

Excellent shot of this unusual duck. The shimmering on the feathers looks fantastic. I never seen this one too. Thanks for sharing!

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art4all

6:43AM | Mon, 28 March 2005

So that's where you hidden the eggs ;0) Happy easter danny

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madame

7:38AM | Mon, 28 March 2005

A very beautiful photo of a very unusual duck, I did not know this sort. Thanks to you I learn something today and I shall go to bed, this evening, more aware than this morning :) Stunning close-up !!

Michelle A.

1:39PM | Mon, 28 March 2005

Beautiful bird..... never seen one before!

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