Blue-billed Duck

Blue-billed Duck (Image ID 74190)
Photographed byMark Lethlean on Sat 13th Dec, 2025 and uploaded on Thu 14th May, 2026 .
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ID74190
CommentSimilar to the Musk Duck there are two separate populations(but not subspecies) in south-west and south-eastern Australia. Unlike the Musk Duck, Blue-bills are only found in fresh water.
EquipmentNikon Z9, Nikkor Z 400/4.5 S
Exposure time : 1 / 2000
FNumber : 6.3
Focal Length : 560
ISO Speed Ratings : 1400
LensModel : NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Z TC-1.4x
Make : NIKON CORPORATION
Model : NIKON Z 9
Software : Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 15.0 (Windows)
LocationDevils Bend Reservoir, Victoria
Keywordsmale, adult, breeding plumage/colours
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ApertureFNumber COMPUTED f/6.3
Make IFD0 NIKON CORPORATION
Model IFD0 NIKON Z 9
Software IFD0 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 15.0 (Windows)
ExposureTime EXIF 1/2000
FNumber EXIF F6.3
ExposureProgram EXIF Manual
ISOSpeedRatings EXIF 1400
DateTimeOriginal EXIF 2025:12:13 09:23:49
ShutterSpeedValue (APEX 10.965784) EXIF 1/2000
ApertureValue (APEX 5.310704) EXIF F6
ExposureBiasValue EXIF 0
MeteringMode EXIF Pattern
LightSource EXIF unknown
Flash EXIF Flash did not fire.
FocalLength EXIF 560mm
ExposureMode EXIF Manual Exposure
WhiteBalance EXIF Automatic White Balance
LensModel EXIF NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Z TC-1.4x
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