Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Why do male mallards look like females during the summer?
In this video, we explore the fascinating eclipse plumage phase in male mallards (Anas platyrhynchos). The video looks at why drakes lose their bright green heads, how this camouflage helps them survive, and how to tell them apart from females during this brief but crucial moulting period.

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