Dear Viktoria,
I think you have a man made mallard monstrosity, but its resemblance
to an American Black Duck is uncanny,
Best regards
Brian

On 3/29/13, Clive Mann <clivefmann@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm inclined to think it is a melanistic domestic variant of Mallard stock.
> Doesn't look right for African Black Duck. Strange there were 2 of them.
>
> Clive Mann
>
> On 29 March 2013 07:25, Viktoria Schaule <dorischaule@gmail.com> wrote:
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>> Dear All,
>>
>> despite consulting both Helm Field Guides (Zimmermann &
>> Stevenson/Fanshawe) I am unable to identify this duck! Spotted two of
>> them
>> yesterday afternoon at the Bamburi Forest Trails & was only able to take
>> a
>> photo from the distance before they flew off...
>>
>> Would appreciate your help very much!
>>
>> Wishing everyone a Happy Easter Birding!!!
>>
>> Greetings
>> Doris
>>
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> Dr C F Mann
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