Mallard X Question

kenneth2019
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Mallard X Question Feb 6, 2024 19:13:38 GMT -8

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Post by kenneth2019 on Feb 6, 2024 19:13:38 GMT -8

This Mallard X was on Nicomen Slough, it appears to be a cross. What do you all think?

Its head is brown, when the other Mallards turned into the light they showed that Mallard Green. This one might have a tinge of green in the brown, but barely if any.

Mallard X _______ by Kenneth Davis, on Flickr

Mallard X by Kenneth Davis, on Flickr

Last Edit: Feb 6, 2024 19:14:30 GMT -8 by kenneth2019

Jon Member Posts: 203	Mallard X Question Feb 6, 2024 19:31:20 GMT -8 via mobile Gord and Randy like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jon on Feb 6, 2024 19:31:20 GMT -8 Looks like domestic (influence) to me.

paulos Moderator Posts: 912	Mallard X Question Feb 10, 2024 11:16:29 GMT -8 via mobile Gord likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by paulos on Feb 10, 2024 11:16:29 GMT -8 Yes, I agree. Some domestic Mallards have that rusty plumage look. I've seen it quite a few times.
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Mallard X Question Feb 10, 2024 14:50:12 GMT -8 Gord likes this

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Feb 10, 2024 11:16:29 GMT -8 paulos said:

Yes, I agree. Some domestic Mallards have that rusty plumage look. I've seen it quite a few times.

I have not seen that myself, but I know wild Mallards love to join domestic flocks of domestic ducks and geese. Thanks for the info guys.

Post by kenneth2019 on Feb 6, 2024 19:13:38 GMT -8

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