Ivan Kozlov (Russian, B. 1937) "Tufted Duck" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor on Paper.
Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.
This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Russian 250 Tufted Duck stamp issued July 1, 1994.
Also known as the Tufted Pochard, this creature is considered to be one of the most abundant ducks found across the Palearctic area stretching between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Throughout the year the Tufted Duck inhabits a variety of locations from expanses of tundra to regions of semi-desert. During the winter months, this species frequents seashores and bays such as those found along Russia's Black, Azov and Caspian Seas. Nesting takes place in various locales as well. From late April to July -- the breeding season of Tufted Ducks -- some nests are built on floating mat or islets, and others are hidden in dry reeds among dense vegetation. While the hen begins the task of incubation, males gather together to moult. Shedding all of their feathers, including the distinctive purplish-brown plumes of their heads and necks, the drakes soon acquire eclipse plumage -- a dull covering that exhibits considerably less contrast than the breeding attire. The female's subdued coloration is similar to that of the male's eclipse plumage, however her bill is slightly darker. Although its head and upper parts are lighter brown, the juvenile Tufted Duck closely resembles its mother. During its first fall and winter, this young duck begins to acquire adult plumage, and by the following summer the transformation is complete.
Image Size: 13.25 x 11.75 in.
Overall Size: 20.75 x 15.25 in.
Unframed.
(B14761)
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