Tuffed duck x Ring-necked duck ? South Poland (1 Viewer)

Michał Jaro

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• Jan 20, 2018

• #1

Hi
Could it be hybrid: Tuffed duck x Ring-necked duck ? Or some other hybrid.
White band too bright for Tuffed duck - or am I wrong?
Please help !

 

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Nutcracker

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• Jan 20, 2018

• #2

A normal female Tufted Duck for me - no sign of a Ring-necked's distinctive head shape.

 

Michał Jaro

Well-known member

• Jan 20, 2018

• #3

Ok - but what about white band and lackof tuft ?

 

Joern Lehmhus

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• Jan 20, 2018

• #4

I agree with Nutckacker. The tuft can be surbrisingly difficult to see and the contrasty bill pattern is still within the range of Tufted, so there is no sign of this being a hybrid.

 

Michał Jaro

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• Jan 20, 2018

• #5

Thanks a lot for help !!