I made a post 2 days ago about some ducks / geese I saw at a local lake. One duck in particular has been on my mind since for how handsome he was!! He’s the only one I couldn’t identify. I am extremely curious to what genes he could possibly have to look this way.
He’s completely brown, yet has the pattern of a Mallard. Dark brown head, secondary wing feathers, and tail, all where you might expect to see green / blue / black. He has a thick, white half-ring on his neck. Brown body with dark brown and white speckling, mainly on his back. Light brown butt. He has a greenish-grey bill with orange feet. Here’s two photos of him.
If @Pyxis or @cheezenkwackers or anyone else would like to have a go at determining the genes / coloration of this boy, that would be amazing! Even just a general idea would be great.
He’s completely brown, yet has the pattern of a Mallard. Dark brown head, secondary wing feathers, and tail, all where you might expect to see green / blue / black. He has a thick, white half-ring on his neck. Brown body with dark brown and white speckling, mainly on his back. Light brown butt. He has a greenish-grey bill with orange feet. Here’s two photos of him.
If @Pyxis or @cheezenkwackers or anyone else would like to have a go at determining the genes / coloration of this boy, that would be amazing! Even just a general idea would be great.
