Pied Mallard |
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The Drake
Head : Green with white surround at base of bill and white line starting at rear of eyes and encircling back of head. Wide white ring encircling neck
Body : As Mallard except underside of body behind legs white. Main tail feathers white. Outer flights white
Bill : Light yellow with greenish tint
The Duck
Head : Marking as drake
Body : White area often extends further. White in wings can extend onto shoulders
Bill : Yellow with light brown saddle
In both sexes : Coloured feathers as mallard. Variations on pied markings allowed but even markings to be encouraged |
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