Is this a Mandarin Duck Hen or a Wood Duck Hen?

[drthjdr]

Hello Fellow Duck-Lovers! Can you give your expert advice if the duck below is a Mandarin Hen or a Wood duck Hen?

How do you determine the difference between a Mandie Hen and a Woodie Hen? What are the tell-tale signs? Opinions and advice are greatly appreciated!

Thanks!



This is the hen in question (She has a darker bill and darker feet compared to the usual Mandie Hen).


She also has a much thicker white eye line than the Mandie on he left.



Any thoughts, opinions, suggestions, and advice are much welcome!

Cheers!

 

[ducklover87]

Try the ornamental waterfowl thread they should be able to help you more. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/345303/the-migratory-ornamental-waterfowl-info-thread/1620 here's the link. Good luck trying to find out what she is. Your birds are gorgeous!

 

[drthjdr]

Thank you, ducklover87! I will do that. Cheers!