Saturday, December 5, 2015

Mallard Hybrid

Hybrid?

This different-looking duck hangs out with mallards and likely thinks he's one of them. But he's bigger and more colourful, so I suspect he's a hybrid.

Apparently mallards are "flooding the gene pool" of quite a few other duck varieties, but I have no idea what the other parent of this duck is. Any ideas?

I am linking to  Saturday Critters HERE.

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40 comments:

  1. AndyDecember 5, 2015 at 5:26 AM

    From a mixed marriage, eh. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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  2. TomDecember 5, 2015 at 5:52 AM

    Colorful guy!

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  3. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraDecember 5, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    Lindo e bela fotografia.
    Um abraço e bom fim de semana.

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  4. eileeninmdDecember 5, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    Oh wow, he is a colorful Mallard hybrid. Lovely shot. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

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  5. AnvilcloudDecember 5, 2015 at 7:48 AM

    The result of a wild night of partying.

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  6. Phil SladeDecember 5, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    I'm afraid that many ducks and mallards can be somewhat promiscuous but I wouldn't like to guess this ones parenthood.

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  7. MadSnapperDecember 5, 2015 at 7:52 AM

    his colors are so beautiful he looks fake.. never seen anything like this one.. looks like he belongs in the tropics

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  8. IndraniDecember 5, 2015 at 8:13 AM

    Very colorful! What a capture!

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  9. RevrunnerDecember 5, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    Kind of looks like a cross between a mallard and a goose.

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  10. NatashaDecember 5, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    Lovely plumage - the colours are so pretty! I'm not too sure what other breed it could be, my duck knowledge isn't as strong as on some other bird species! - Tasha

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  11. VPDecember 5, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    I didn't even know this was possible...

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  12. LeaDecember 5, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    Have you heard the expression, He's an odd duck." Well, there's his photo!
    Have a great week-end!
    Lea

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  13. LowellDecember 5, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    Very funny and very cute and I hope this guy can make it with the mallards.

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  14. ShammickiteDecember 5, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    I didn't know mixed marriages were possible with ducks....

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  15. MarleenDecember 5, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    His colours make him look a bit exotic.

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  16. John @ Beans and I on the LooseDecember 5, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    My thought was the same as Revrunner's if that is possible.

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  17. JackDecember 5, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    Now, isn't that an odd one!

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  18. Linda W.December 5, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    What a pretty duck!

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  19. LoisDecember 5, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    I have no idea, but that duck is beautiful!

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  20. Author R. Mac WheelerDecember 5, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    qvack

    all about evolving the species

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  21. Sylvia KDecember 5, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    I don't have an idea either, but he is SO colorful and beautiful!! I'm so glad you got a great pic and, as always, shared it with us!! Your captures are always a wonderful way to start my day, EG!! Thank you!! I hope you have a lovely weekend!!

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  22. PerthDailyPhotoDecember 5, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    Sorry EG, I'm no help in the 'gene pool' mystery :) Whatever the cross is it resulted in stunning colouration of the feathers here, the mix of aqua and deeper blue is too gorgeous!

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  23. RajeshDecember 5, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    Beautiful bird.

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  24. Magia da InêsDecember 5, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    ✿ه° ·.
    É lindo, basta observar a iridescência de cores das penas!...

    Ótimo fim de semana com tudo de bom!
    Beijinhos.
    ❤ه°˚ ·.

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  25. StacyDecember 5, 2015 at 1:58 PM

    He is a pretty bird but I wouldn't have guessed he is a hybrid. If you look at bird books that are twenty years old compared to ones now, there are a few birds that have hybridized over the years, like the red-naped sapsucker. Makes it a little tricky to id these guys. Have a great day!

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  26. JoDecember 5, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    I'd say he has part goose in his genes. Perhaps Egyptian Goose. Just a stab at his parentage, LOL. Thanks for sharing this interesting bird. Greetings, Jo

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  27. cieldequimperDecember 5, 2015 at 2:34 PM

    Gorgeous. Is that ice I spy?

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  28. UnknownDecember 5, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    Interesting. He's colourful.

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  29. William KendallDecember 5, 2015 at 4:10 PM

    Strange but colourful.

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  30. TexWisGirlDecember 5, 2015 at 4:22 PM

    what a beauty! that peacockian coloration is sure unique for a duck!

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  31. Coloring Outside the LinesDecember 5, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    How pretty! I'm glad they haven't run him off!

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  32. Amy at love made my homeDecember 5, 2015 at 5:27 PM

    Very unusual indeed!

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  33. RoseDecember 5, 2015 at 7:47 PM

    I don't have any idea other than what a beauty! I wouldn't mind seeing a few more.

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  34. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©December 5, 2015 at 10:02 PM

    Frankenmallard!
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  35. KayDecember 5, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    Now that's one I haven't seen before! With all those amazing colors I'd half expect a peacock mixed in there somewhere.

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  36. LindaDecember 5, 2015 at 10:21 PM

    Great capture! I know that a female cat can give birth to kittens and the kittens can be from different fathers, so there could be two or three fathers per litter. Perhaps the same can be said of ducks? I love the colours.

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  37. Margaret Birding For PleasureDecember 6, 2015 at 1:34 AM

    If he is bigger than a normal Mallard he may have mated with a goose but he is mainly Mallard

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  38. StephanieDecember 6, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    He is actually a beautiful looking bird despite of being different in size and coloring.

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  39. NatureFootstepDecember 8, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    I´m as confused as you. He looks really weird for a duck :)

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  40. AnonymousDecember 9, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    I have not idea, but the results are gorgeous!

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