A close-up profile shot of a male Tufted Duck floating on water. The duck has deep black feathers with a subtle iridescent purple sheen catching the sunlight on its head. It features a distinct feathery tuft pointing backwards from its crown. Its eye is a striking, bright golden-yellow, contrasting sharply with its dark plumage. Its bill is a pale, cool grey-blue. The background is a soft, out-of-focus body of greyish water, highlighting the duck's sharp, detailed profile.
Look at the mesmerising golden eye on this handsome Tufted Duck at Castletown House, Kildare! The sunlight caught its purple sheen perfectly.
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