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hybrid grey duck X mallard

the grey duck or Pacific black duck (Anas superciliosa) is a native NZ bird. The mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is a common introduced bird. Unfortunately the two species hybridise freely and the grey duck is being bred out of existence.

This is a wild bird at Willowbank, February 2011
the grey duck or Pacific black duck (Anas superciliosa) is a native NZ bird. The mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is a common introduced bird. Unfortunately the two species hybridise freely and the grey duck is being bred out of existence.

This is a wild bird at Willowbank, February 2011
 

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