Aythya Collection

Tufted duck (Aythya fuligula) male drake, Valkenhorst Nature reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, May

Tufted duck (Aythya fuligula) on water on a misty morning, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. June

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Lesser Scaup, Aythya affinis, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

Red-breasted nuthatch and purple martin
Red-breasted nuthatch, Sitta canadensis, male 1, and purple martin, Progne subis, male 2, and female 3. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry

Greater scaup duck, Aythya marila, female (White-faced duck, Anas fraenata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Ferruginous pochard, Aythya nyroca (Anas nyroca, olive-tufted duck). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

European pochard (Aythya ferina) drake male on a misty morning, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, May

Female Tufted duck (Aythya fuligula) taking off from the surface of a lake, Catcott Lows, Somerset Levels, Somerset, England, UK, July

Male Tufted duck (Aythya fuligula) close-up, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland

Blue Duck Whio & New Zealand Scaup Papango
Blue Duck or Whio, Hymenolaimus malocohynchos, and New Zealand Scaup or Papango, Aythya novaeseelandiae. Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand

Aythya collaris, swimming, United States

Female tufted duck (Aythya fuligula) stretching wings, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland

Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) drake, Kassel, Hessen, Germany

Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) drake stretching wing, Kassel, Hessen, Germany

Common pochard, Aythya ferina.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Tufted duck, Aythya fuligula.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Illustration of male and female Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) ducks on Lake Burdur

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Pochard washing in water. UK. Date:

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Ferruginous Duck resting. Date:

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Pochard female and reflection. UK. Date:

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Tufted Duck - in flight over water Iceland (Aythya fuligula) Date:

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Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) Date:

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Pochard Duck - ducklings (Aythya ferina) Date:

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Greater Scaup - Drake (Aythya marila) Date:

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Ferruginous Duck (Aythya nyroca) Date:

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Lesser Scaup - male (Aythya affinis) Date:

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Lesser Scaup Duck - group (Aythya affinis) Date:

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Pochard Duck - male (Aythya ferina) Date:

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Common Pochard - female (Aythya ferina) Date:

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Pochard - male at edge of ice (Aythya ferina) Date:

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Tufted Duck - taking off (Aythya fuligula) Date:

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Tufted Duck - Washing (Aythya fuligula) Date:

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Pochard - In flight (Aythya ferina) Date:

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Tufted Duck - running across water to take off (Aythya fuligula) Date:

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Tufted Duck - taking off (Aythya fuligula) Date:

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Canvasback Duck - male (Aythya valisineria) Date:

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Lesser Scaup Duck - male (Aythya affinis) Date:

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Lesser Scaup Duck - male (Aythya affinis) Date:

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Tufted Duck - Captured - being weighed (Aythya fuligula) Date:

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Greater Scaup (Aythya marila) Date:

Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) swimming, Clark County, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Birds: Anseriformes, Northern Shoveller (Anas clypeata), Aythya - diving duck (Nyroca ferina), Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus), Northern Pintail (Anas acuta), Common Duck Mullard (Anas boschas)

Aythya ferina, common pochard
Plate 20 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Aythya fuligula, tufted duck
Plate 23 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Aythya nyroca, ferruginous duck
Plate 21 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Aythya marila, greater scaup
Plate 24 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Anthya marila, greater scaup
Plate 229 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

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"Aythya: A Stunning Array of Waterfowl Beauty" From the majestic Tufted duck (Aythya fuligula) male drake at Valkenhorst Nature Reserve in Valkenswaard, to the enchanting Blue Duck Whio and New Zealand Scaup Papango, Aythya species never fail to captivate our hearts. DDE-90027952 may be just a code, but it represents the intricate world of these water-loving creatures. And let's not forget about the delightful Red-breasted nuthatch and purple martin that add a touch of vibrancy to their surroundings. The Greater scaup duck, Aythya marila, female showcases elegance with its subtle yet striking features. Meanwhile, the Ferruginous pochard, Aythya nyroca, stands out with its rich hues that demand attention. As dawn breaks over Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, an ethereal mist envelops the European pochard (Aythya ferina) drake male as he glides across tranquil waters, and is a sight that leaves us breathless. Witnessing a Female Tufted duck (Aythya fuligula) taking off from the surface of a lake at Catcott Lows is like witnessing poetry in motion - grace personified. The Common pochard and Tufted duck continue to amaze us with their unique characteristics and undeniable charm. Each one tells its own story through every feather on their wings. A close-up encounter with a Male Tufted duck (Aythya fuligula) in Noord-Holland reveals intricate details we might have overlooked before - nature's masterpiece up close and personal. And finally, we catch sight of a Female tufted duck stretching her wings in Noord-Holland; she reminds us that freedom knows no bounds when you're part of this remarkable avian family called Aythya.