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Fuligula Collection

"Fuligula: The Majestic Tufted Duck in all its Splendor" Behold the Greater Scaup duck, scientifically known as Aythya marila

Background imageFuligula Collection: Greater scaup duck, Aythya marila, female

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

Background imageFuligula Collection: Palmipedes, Swimming Birds (colour litho)

Palmipedes, Swimming Birds (colour litho)
6016771 Palmipedes, Swimming Birds (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palmipedes, Swimming Birds)

Background imageFuligula Collection: Male Tufted duck (Aythya fuligula) close-up, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland

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

Background imageFuligula Collection: Female tufted duck (Aythya fuligula) stretching wings, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland

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

Background imageFuligula Collection: Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) drake, Kassel, Hessen, Germany

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

Background imageFuligula Collection: Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) drake stretching wing, Kassel, Hessen, Germany

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

Background imageFuligula Collection: King Duck, by John James Audubon

King Duck, by John James Audubon
King Duck, Fuligula Spectabilis, by John James Audubon (1785-1851). A colour plate in The Birds of America: From Original Drawings. Date: 1827-1838

Background imageFuligula Collection: Tufted duck, Aythya fuligula

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

Background imageFuligula Collection: Picture No. 11014655

Picture No. 11014655
Tufted Duck - in flight over water Iceland (Aythya fuligula) Date:

Background imageFuligula Collection: Picture No. 10886261

Picture No. 10886261
Tufted Duck - taking off (Aythya fuligula) Date:

Background imageFuligula Collection: Picture No. 10886189

Picture No. 10886189
Tufted Duck - Washing (Aythya fuligula) Date:

Background imageFuligula Collection: Picture No. 10883175

Picture No. 10883175
Tufted Duck - running across water to take off (Aythya fuligula) Date:

Background imageFuligula Collection: Picture No. 10883172

Picture No. 10883172
Tufted Duck - taking off (Aythya fuligula) Date:

Background imageFuligula Collection: Picture No. 10780326

Picture No. 10780326
Tufted Duck - Captured - being weighed (Aythya fuligula) Date:

Background imageFuligula Collection: Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) flapping wings, England, UK

Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) flapping wings, England, UK

Background imageFuligula Collection: two pairs of Tufted ducks swimming near new growth of reeds - Minsmere, Suffolk

two pairs of Tufted ducks swimming near new growth of reeds - Minsmere, Suffolk

Background imageFuligula Collection: Tufted Duck male - spring

Tufted Duck male - spring

Background imageFuligula Collection: Common Pochard (Aythya ferina), Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula), Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope)

Common Pochard (Aythya ferina), Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula), Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope), Mallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos) and Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) mixed flock


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"Fuligula: The Majestic Tufted Duck in all its Splendor" Behold the Greater Scaup duck, scientifically known as Aythya marila, a stunning female specimen gracefully gliding through the water. These palmipedes, commonly referred to as swimming birds, are truly a sight to behold with their vibrant plumage and elegant movements. But let us not forget about the star of the show - the Tufted duck, Aythya fuligula. This male tufted duck from The Netherlands captivates our attention with its close-up shot, showcasing every intricate detail of its striking features. Its glossy black feathers contrast beautifully against its bright yellow eyes and distinctive tuft on top of its head. The female tufted duck also makes an appearance in this collection of photographs from Noord-Holland. As she stretches her wings, we can admire her graceful form and appreciate her contribution to this remarkable species. Moving across borders to Kassel, Hessen in Germany, we encounter another drake tufted duck captured mid-stretch. His outstretched wing reveals an impressive span that showcases his strength and agility. Intriguingly nicknamed "King Duck, " these images remind us why they deserve such regal recognition. Even renowned naturalist John James Audubon was captivated by their beauty when he immortalized them in his artwork. Whether it's Picture No. 11014655 or any other captivating image from this series (Picture No. 10886268), (Picture No. 10886261), or (Picture No. 10886189), Fuligula reminds us of nature's artistry at its finest – a true testament to the wonders found within our world's diverse avian population.