Yellow-billed Duck x Mallard Hybrid
Yellow-billed Duck x Mallard Hybrid
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This hybrid combines the distinctive yellow bill of the Yellow-billed Duck with traits of the Mallard, creating an interesting challenge for identification where their ranges meet. Its plumage is highly variable, reflecting its mixed parentage.
Where to spot
Freshwater habitats across southern and eastern Africa, particularly in areas where both species occur.
How to spot
Focus on bill color and speculum. The bill might be yellow with some dark markings, and the body plumage could be a mix of the drabber Yellow-billed Duck and the Mallard's more defined patterns, including green head sheen or a vibrant speculum.
When to spot
Year-round, as these ducks are generally non-migratory.
Where to spot
Freshwater habitats across southern and eastern Africa, particularly in areas where both species occur.
How to spot
Focus on bill color and speculum. The bill might be yellow with some dark markings, and the body plumage could be a mix of the drabber Yellow-billed Duck and the Mallard's more defined patterns, including green head sheen or a vibrant speculum.
When to spot
Year-round, as these ducks are generally non-migratory.
The bright yellow bill of the Yellow-billed Duck is a key identifier, and in hybrids, this might appear duller, mottled with black, or less extensive.
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