[bcbirdclub] Unusual Duck
- From: roger mayhorn <rmayhorn@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: bcbirdclub <bcbirdclub@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 23:39:58 -0400 (EDT)
Thanks to those of you who made suggestions about the origins of the unusual
duck found on Slate Creek recently.
A couple of guys, Don Carrier and Larry Pinson suggested it was a Khaki
Campbell Duck. After looking at photos of that species I agree with them.
According to Wikipedia Khaki Campbells are a domestic duck that originated in
England around 1898 by the Campbell family. They are a cross between Mallards,
Rouen and Runner Ducks, and they can have blue bills.
Here is a link to a photo. http://www.metzerfarms.com/BreedPics/KCPair.jpg If
you want to see more photos just google Khaki Campbell Duck.
Roger Mayhorn
Compton Mt
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From: "roger mayhorn" <rmayhorn@xxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Friday, March 21, 2014 9:18:12 PM
Subject: [bcbirdclub] Unusual Duck
This unusual duck photo was sent to me. It was photographed on Slate Creek near
Buchanan General Hospital.
It is obviously a hybrid, likely a Mallard and some other species. I am told it
is mating with a female Mallard. They have a nest with 11 eggs. It will be
interesting to see what the their offspring look like. Does anyone want to
venture a guess as to what the other species might be? The blue bill would
suggest a Ruddy Duck, but that doesn't seem likely since Ruddies are so small
and really uncommon in the area. I welcome any comments.
Roger Mayhorn
Compton Mt
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