Aquatic Birds

Beach Ball Bird

Funny looking but effective. She puffs up her feathers in order to trap as much air as possible in-between each feather. The top layer of feathers lay flat to keep the air trapped. Then her body heat warms the trapped air and keeps her nice and toasty.
Female Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)

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