CLOSED: Is this a hybrid Mallard?

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lynnekp bournemouth, United Kingdom Sep 17, 2013

Beak colour looks odd but green by tail looks mallard like.

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DonnaB Vancleave, MS(Zone 8b) Sep 17, 2013

Mandarin Drake that has blown his feathers for the summer molt

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lynnekp bournemouth, United Kingdom Sep 17, 2013

Ok, thanks. Did wonder if it was a Mandarin because of the beak but didn't really look right.

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DonnaB Vancleave, MS(Zone 8b) Sep 17, 2013

here is my drake in full breeding plumage

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Resin Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a) Sep 17, 2013

Yep, ditto to eclipse male Mandarin Duck.

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lynnekp bournemouth, United Kingdom Sep 18, 2013

They are beautiful when in full plumage.

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