The one on the right looks like a Rouen while the one on the left looks more mallard-ish in the second picture. Hope that helps. I've also heard something about white on the edges of the tail feathers can tell the two apart.
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Very interesting and informative site, thanks for sharing!The website I posted has pictures of the feathers of each sex, and maturity that you will need in order to determine the breed. Also, if you dig a little bit, the website also has lots of other species of waterfowl listed. They still look like Mallard to me. But that's just my opinion.
It turns out mine are both males. See how both of their bellies are turning gray in the pic below? You can already see some green on Rocky's head too (the one on the left).Very pretty! Your new babies look much like my girls! Mine are mallard hens. They have that thick blue/violet plumage as well. Mine do not have the second dark line on the face though, as the larger of your two ducks has...though that may just be shadowing of the face in the pictures... I am new to ducks, so I do not know what breed is what... Of course, I have heard that mallards are quite promiscuous, so perhaps you have a little hybrid! That could be neat!
Nevertheless, your new ducks are quite lovely! They look plump and healthy, and as happy as can be!