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Title
Pacific Black Duck Mother
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Miroslava Jurcik
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
She wasn't happy that I was near her so she decided to get out of the water and little once followed.
According to Victoria University researchers mallard ducks, introduced from North America and Europe, are breeding with the local Pacific black ducks at such a rate that the species could be at risk of extinction in its pure form.
''It took less than 100 years from when the mallards were first introduced [to New Zealand] from Europe and North America for wild Pacific black ducks to reach the brink of extinction,'' Dr Guay said. ''It's really important not to underestimate the importance of this issue here.''
Unlike in New Zealand where mallards quickly colonised the whole country, in Australia they have stuck to urban areas since being introduced in the 1860s. However, their hybrid offspring are more likely to travel and their wider dispersal range brings them into contact with pure-blood Pacific black ducks.
However, even for the trained eye, it can be difficult to tell a hybrid, a mallard and a Pacific black duck apart. ''Appearances can be deceiving,'' Dr Guay said.
To reduce the chance of further inter-breeding, Dr Guay urged people not to release unwanted pet ducks into the wild to breed with the natives.
Taken at the Basin, Sydney.
http://www.smh.com.au/national/why-this-little-black-duck-may-be-no-more-20100706-zz1s.html
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August 15th, 2017
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Stuart, FL - United States
I enjoyed viewing this fine nature photograph and have featured it on the homepage of the group, Wild Birds Of The World - A Nature Photography Group. L/F
Scarborough, Qu - Australia
Fabulous details highlighting gorgeous feathers .......and a very protective look in her eye. L/F
Bensalem, PA - United States
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in The World We See Group:-)
Higginsville, MO - United States
Beautiful capture and beautiful duck! That is sad about the interbreeding caused by the introduction of alien species to the ecosystem. l/f
Loxahatchee, FL - United States
Miroslava, Outstanding work!!!.. Your Work has been Featured On The Home Page of Weekly Fun For All Mediums...Congrats!!!
Paradise, CA - United States
Beautiful composition and detail in this fine duck portrait, Miroslava - L/F!
Castrop-rauxel, NR - Germany
She is beautiful. A lovely capture with great details Miroslava (F/L/T)
Mobile, AL - United States
Beautiful close-up of this black duck, Miroslava! Great detail, and interesting info in your description! l/f
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