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Ugly duck
Copyright © 2008
Jeff Hollenbeck.
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Location: Earth » North America » United States » Florida » Palm Beach County
Date: May 8, 2008
This duck was just visiting, and wasn't too concerned by my presence. They are often seen in man-made ponds in suburban areas.
Posted by Jeff Hollenbeck on May 15, 2008 08:08. Last updated: May 17, 2008 06:47.
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Duck-Vulture Hybrid
Just kidding.
Hi Jeff:
I'm goin' with Domestic Muscovy (Cairina moschata).
I've seen some images on-line and yours seems to have an exceptionally lage amount of red warting on the head-neck.
David Sibley writes on page 89 of "The Sibley Guide to Birds" first edition: "Interbreeding produces a bewildering variety of plumages and sizes...." and "Varies from all-white to nearly all-black."