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Duck ID. Virginia USA 3/8/2011 (1 Viewer)

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Hi.

This duck seems too light to be an American Black Duck, but the bill does not match that of a Mallard. Any guesses...

Mallard, American Black Duck, or Hybrid?

Taken in Northern Virginia USA on March 8th, 2011.

Thanks,

Matt
 

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Definitely not a Black Duck--too light. Do you have an uncropped shot or other shots with other ducks for comparison?

Best,
Jim
 
I do not have a full body shot...I just assumed it was your run-of-the-mill Mallard, so I took a few headshots and moved on. When I got home and uploaded the shots the bill completely threw me off. I searched for a good hour last night and couldn't find any other photos of Mallards with a bill coloration like this.
 
Definately a Mallard. If anything it's a tad on the pale side for Mallard (probably because the photo was taken in such good light) so no need to consider hybrid. The bill looks fine for female Mallard

Jan
 
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