Drakes Eclipse/Nuptial Plumage pics

[shawluvsbirds]

So do they actually molt twice a year for this plumage change(nupital to eclipse)...or does the color of feathers just fade and when they molt they are back to nupital?

I apologize if this is the same lol that was already posted. . I didn't go back and look
http://www.ducks.org/conservation/w...ence/understanding-waterfowl-the-amazing-molt

 

[WVduckchick]

I apologize if this is the same lol that was already posted. . I didn't go back and look
http://www.ducks.org/conservation/w...ence/understanding-waterfowl-the-amazing-molt

That’s a different one. Good also!

 

[aart]

I apologize if this is the same lol that was already posted. . I didn't go back and look

and I missed this link before...or was too lazy to read it, but thanks....2 molts a year

 

[BantyChooks]

If Ralphie is a pastel variety he is seriously messed up. Lol!

Ralphie is seriously messed up, pastel or not.

 

[Michael P]

Here is another good explanation of molting in ducks: https://104homestead.com/duck-molting/

 

[happy duck]

This thread is so cool!!!!

 

[WVduckchick]

Ralphie is seriously messed up, pastel or not.

Like his namesake? @duluthralphie

 

[duluthralphie]

Ralphie is seriously messed up, pastel or not.

Like his namesake? @duluthralphie

I am sensing a lack of respect for all things Ralphie on this thread.....We carry a huge burden supporting all the ungrateful non-Ralphies of the world.

 

[WVduckchick]

Any new molt comparison pics?? Anyone??

 

[Fisherlmiranda]

My Welsh Ricky