Looks like a common mallardBrendan Doe said:This one is sure to drive you quackers!
I'll tell you more about it after theres been a few guesses.
And before anyone gets smart i'm not talking about the Tufties in the forground :bounce:
cheers, Brendan
CJW said:What I think I can see though, is a vertical cheek stripe. So it'll end up being a Baikal Teal x Pochard hybrid or some other bizarre hybrid!!
Fifebirder said:Hi Brendan,
It looks a lot like a female Pochard, although I thought the head shape was maybe a bit 'square'. That said it looks more like a Common Pochard than either Redhead or Canvasback. Whereabouts did you take it?