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Hybrid of Wigeon?

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1# A A A Post at 21/11/2006 19:21  Show author

Hybrid of Wigeon?

Mai Po
18/11/2006

The duck is different from other Wigeons, it has dark pattern behind the eyes. I refer to The BIRDS of HONG KONG and SOUTH CHINA, it is similar to the hybrid of Wigeon.

Is it the hybrid of Wigeon? Please help to identify.
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2# A A A Post at 22/11/2006 08:48  Show author
Yes, this is a Eurasian x American Wigeon hybrid.
Note the whitish rather than yellow/gold forehead and crown extending to the further to the rear of the head than Eurasian and the green patch around the eye.

It may not necessarily be a first generation (F1) hybrid, perhaps there are more Eurasian than American genes but it is not possible to be certain - especially as it is still partially in eclipse plumage.

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3# A A A Post at 22/11/2006 18:20  Show author
Michael,

Thank you so much for your detailed explanation.

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