Unknown duck, a hybrid or an usual species for Europe (1 Viewer)

[birdwatcher48]

Yesterday, this bird together with some Anas platyrhynchos was observed near Lipetsk (Russia). Could you suggest any plausible IDs? I suppose, this could be a species typical for Americas...

 

[aeshna5]

Domestic Mallard x Muscovy Duck. Pink in bill, green hues & upturned rear end point to latter's parentage.

 

[raymie]

I agree with Mallard x Muscovy Duck hybrid.

 

[KC Foggin]

I can't I D it but I would like to welcome you to BirdForum. Enjoy

 

[birdwatcher48]

I can't I D it but I would like to welcome you to BirdForum. Enjoy

thank you very much!

 

[Joern Lehmhus]

as said, (domestic) mallard x muscovy, a rather typical wild colored one.

But note this cross is extremly variable due to different breeds of domestic mallard and muscovy that can be involved

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