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Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) video
Just before copulation, the drake and hen typically float face-to-face and pump their heads up and down.
- Recorded 12 February 2010
- Added to IBC 2 years 1 day ago
- Don DesJardin
- Location Ventura County, California, USA (United States) (ssp platyrhynchos).
- Duration 54 sec
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This water ballet consists first of wagging his tail; next, dipping his bill and flicking water by the quick upward movement of his head, creating a showy stream of water droplets. If the two are so inclined, the intensity of the dance will increase, and then drake apparently will have found success.