Subject: Hybrid of Wigeon? [Print This Page] Author: Allen Time: 21/11/2006 19:21 Subject: 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.
Thanks in advance.
Author: lmichael Time: 22/11/2006 08:48
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. Author: Allen Time: 22/11/2006 18:20
Michael,
Thank you so much for your detailed explanation.
Allen
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