Adults have a dark cap on the head, a dark iridescent, greenish-blue back, and a dark, rust colored neck. The legs are yellowish, the bill is long dark and pointed, and the neck is often kept pulled in tight to the body giving the bird a stocky appearance. (ref)

This one perched on our heron statue to have a good fishing spot in the afternoon light





Our duck "Kwoin-Kwoin" comes to investigate


The eye position allow a good vision "underneath" the head

