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Mallard - American Wigeon cross


Mallard - American Wigeon cross
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Copyright: Mario Olteanu (Mariol) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 160 W: 10 N: 1173] (5132)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-02-17
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 100-400L 4.5-5.6 IS USM
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-02-27 20:59
Viewed: 651
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Two weeks ago, looking for the King Eider on the shore of Lake Ontario, We (Carl-Adam and me) found this strange looking Duck that I think is a Mallard – American Wigeon cross. What do you think?

American Wigeon
Anas americana Order ANSERIFORMES - Family ANATIDAE - Subfamily Anatinae
A common and increasingly abundant duck, the American Wigeon breeds in northwestern North America and is found throughout the rest of the continent in migration and in winter. Its small bill and the male's white forehead, as well as certain aspects of nesting and feeding behavior, distinguish this species from other dabbling ducks.

Description
Medium-sized duck.
Male with white crown.
Green face patch.
Large white patch in wings.
Black rear end bordered by white.

Size: 42-59 cm (17-23 in)
Wingspan: 84 cm (33 in)
Weight: 540-1330 g (19.06-46.95 ounces)
(from "All About Birds")
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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3748 W: 186 N: 11161] (34473)
  • [2009-02-27 23:03]

Hello Mario,
Yes, this looks like an American Wigeon/ Mallard cross. A fine capture taken from a great laterla POV with excellent sharpness.
TFS this interesting image.
Ivan

Hello Mario
a fine capture of this american wigeon
I like the colors of this duck and the nice details on his plumage
very well done
Jacqueline

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 927 W: 0 N: 1965] (8837)
  • [2009-02-28 19:06]

Salut Mario
Excellent closed up image.Good POV and as usual razor sharp image .Great plumage detail with outstanding colors and light.
TFS Michel

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 481 W: 20 N: 1338] (4707)
  • [2009-02-28 19:53]

Excellent capture Mario,
I'm not sure exactly what cross this is, but I'd say your right about that fact.
I had a neighbor who raised mallards, and he bred some wild looking color variations into some of them. This particular mallard has been crossed with something for sure.
You show wonderful detail and color in this photo as well as fine exposure. TFS.
Ron

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  • GaryT Gold Star Critiquer [C: 102 W: 9 N: 236] (1354)
  • [2009-03-01 5:49]

Nice shot, whatever it is. Gary

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