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)
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This one perched on our heron statue to have a good fishing spot in the afternoon light
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Our duck "Kwoin-Kwoin" comes to investigate
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The eye position allow a good vision "underneath" the head
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