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29-05-11, 03:00 AM
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What kind of duck is this, please?
Hi,
I took this photo in Kearsney Abbey (near Dover) a few days ago. Could anyone tell me what kind of duck is in the foreground, please? (the large one below the pair of mallard ducks) John Images of Dover | Videos of Dover | Dover Psychology Blog 
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29-05-11, 06:59 AM
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This is one I snapped earlier this year. Birding UK and Ireland Forum - Plainsailing's Album: Birds in 2011 (Vol 1) - Picture Paul
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31-05-11, 08:54 PM
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Unlike most ducks that are identified as 'hybrids' but are in fact simply domestic variants of Mallard (such as Rouens), I think this one really is a hybrid (i.e. with different species for parents). I believe this is a Mallard x Muscovy Duck hybrid.
I think the one in Plainsailing's link is a domestic variant of Mallard by the way.
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02-06-11, 08:18 AM
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I apologise for the delay in getting back to you, but thank you all very much for your replies!
John Images of Dover | Videos of Dover | Dover Psychology Blog
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