Are these Muscovy or Wood ducks?

[shellyh72]

I can't tell, I've never raised Wood ducks. Cross posted in the ornamental section too. I found them in my backyard when I let my dogs out. I'm in west central Florida. Here's how I found them. Thank you in advance!

 

[Amiga]

There are photo's of wood ducklings included here http://www.gettyimages.com/photos/w...y=true&mediatype=photography&phrase=wood duck

Muscovy duckling https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Parrulo_-Muscovy_duckling.jpg

Wow, they look so similar!

@Miss Lydia you have had Muscovy babies - are these Muscovy?

@Going Quackers

 

[Spyderk117]

Yup, Wood ducks.

 

[shellyh72]

Yup, Wood ducks.

That is so cool! I wonder how they ended up in my yard. So thankful my dogs didn't eat them! Thank you so much!

 

[shellyh72]

There are photo's of wood ducklings included here http://www.gettyimages.com/photos/w...y=true&mediatype=photography&phrase=wood duck

Muscovy duckling https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Parrulo_-Muscovy_duckling.jpg

Wow, they look so similar!

@Miss Lydia you have had Muscovy babies - are these Muscovy?

@Going Quackers

Thank you! I've been comparing online pics of both to these two little ones and I just can't tell but was leaning towards Wood. Such a fun puzzle to figure out!

 

[Spyderk117]

That is so cool!  I wonder how they ended up in my yard.  So thankful my dogs didn't eat them! Thank you so much!

Now that would be a unpleasant sight.
Your welcome.

 

[Eric 2016]

Yup, Wood ducks.

Just curious how you're sure they are wood ducks?

 

[Spyderk117]

Just curious how you're sure they are wood ducks?

Their small size, the color of their feet, and the half eye stripe.
I have seen wild Wood duck ducklings on my pond too.