From: Clive Mann <clivefmann@gmail.com>
Date: 2013-03-31 09:31
Subject: Re: [KENYABIRDSNET] Kindly assist....
It's definitely an Anas species. I stick by my original diagnosis as form of domestic Mallard. Bears some resemblance to American Black Duck as Brian says, but not a perfect match, and what would it be doing in Kenya, and TWO of them at that?

Clive Mann

On 31 March 2013 11:45, Fleur Ng'weno <fleur@africaonline.co.ke> wrote:
Dear all

But what would a mallard hybrid be doing at Haller Park, Bamburi, Mombasa?

Domestic ducks in Kenya tend to be Muscovy ducks, of South American origin.

In Dakatcha we saw a lot of young White-faced Whistling Ducks without white faces, could it be one of those?

Wishing you good birding, Fleur


On 3/30/13 7:11 PM, "Brian Finch" <birdfinch@gmail.com> wrote:


 
 
   

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 <mailto:clivefmann%40gmail.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 <mailto:dorischaule%40gmail.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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