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

[drthjdr]

Hello Fellow Waterfowl-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!

 

[chooks4life]

Heh, sorry, I'm no help here, just also keen to learn. They're beautiful birds, I'm increasingly tempted to obtain some in future.

 

[BYC-user-174785]

That is a mandarin hen. I will try finding a comparison picture and post it shortly.

 

[BYC-user-174785]

This picture is from FeatherSite.com

The mandarin hens have a white stripe behind her eye, whereas the wood duck hen just has a very thick white circle around the eye. Surprisingly, it is very easy to tell the difference. Also, look at the third picture at this link:http://www.hilltopfarmsny.com/hilltopfarms-gallery.html because it shows a wing difference as well. The wood duck hens just seem to have a bit more irridescence in their wing region. Lastly, they do make different sounds.

 

[drthjdr]

Thank you so much for the useful info! I appreciate the help!

 

[BYC-user-174785]

Your welcome. Beautiful ducks by the way!

 

[chooks4life]

Thanks Blue Creek Farm. They sure are beautiful.

 

[BYC-user-174785]

Your welcome.

 

[loversday002]

beautiful birds

 

[Selgar]

This picture is from FeatherSite.com

The mandarin hens have a white stripe behind her eye, whereas the wood duck hen just has a very thick white circle around the eye. Surprisingly, it is very easy to tell the difference. Also, look at the third picture at this link:http://www.hilltopfarmsny.com/hilltopfarms-gallery.html because it shows a wing difference as well. The wood duck hens just seem to have a bit more irridescence in their wing region. Lastly, they do make different sounds.

This post is forever ago, however, it not surprisingly easy. The woodduck hen does have a strip it’s just blended or comes to a point. When they are together, it’s easier to tell them apart.