Shovelers. Pair feeding.

Pair feeding showing the wide bill channeling the water backwards towards an opening each side of the bill. The water is filted by small comb-like structures growing downwards called Lamellae. They retain small insects, plant seeds and plant matter to be eaten by the Shoveler.

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Uploaded on December 30, 2022
Taken on December 29, 2022