mallard hybrid?

[denis]

there were 2 of these at port credit yesterday.beautiful ducks,and quite bigger than a common mallard.
denis

[ravynne40]

Looks like one of the ducks I have seen at High Park, they were hybrids mallard/muscovy
i was told they can't fly either

[Bluffs Birder]

Hi Denis,

This is called a "Bibbed" Mallard, it's a very common hybrid duck.  Nice photo.

Walter  

[denis]

thanks for the help. it sure is a pretty duck.
denis

[Mark D]

There is one of those that has been kicking around Uxbridge for a few years.  THey sure are neat looking.

Mark

[denis]

hi mark
bass pond,or mill pond? i go there often,and walk the trails behind walmart.lots of turkeys in your area.
denis

[Mark D]

It moves all over.  I've seen it often on Mill Pond and the pond by the hospital.  In the winter it stays in the different creeks, wherever there's open water.

Mark