Duck - Chicago, USA (1 Viewer)

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SAY37

Active member

• Mar 24, 2018

• #1

Having a bit of trouble ID'ing this duck. Was around a large group of Mallards, but was not playing nicely!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/bceagles37/40101553215/in/dateposted-public/

Chicago, IL. 3/24/18.

Thank you for your help!

 

Nutcracker

Stop Brexit!

• Mar 24, 2018

• #2

Hybrid between a domesticated Mallard and a domesticated Muscovy Duck. An escape from a poultry farm (they're bred for meat production, as they grow fast, but are sterile).

 

jmepler

It's just a flesh wound.

• Mar 24, 2018

• #3

I don't see any sign of hybridization. Looks like a plain domestic Mallard to me.

 

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Dave B Smith

Well-known member

• Mar 25, 2018

• #4

Looking at the bill and what appears to be caruncles give a hint of Muscovy input.

 

Nutcracker

Stop Brexit!

• Mar 25, 2018

• #5

Some very similar birds here:

https://www.flickr.com/groups/444365@N25/discuss/72157602472617276/

You might want to add yours to this flickr group, even!

 

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stevethehydra

Well-known member

• Mar 25, 2018

• #6

Dark plumage (with green/brown undertones), very short wings, long rear end, tail feathers pointed rather than curly, reddish tones on bill = all traits of Muscovy influence. Non-hybrid domestic Mallards may have some traits, but are unlikely to have them all. I don't think I have ever seen such a reddish bill on a non-hybrid domestic Mallard.