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Looks like a Ferruginous duck in eclipse plumage but I have some doubts. It has been ringed so maybe captive. The chick in Pic 2 belongs to an Egyptian Goose!
In a wildlife park but roaming free.
Spotted on Apr 12, 2014
Submitted on May 7, 2014
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It also looks similar to a Scaup, and the American Ring-necked duck, except that it lacks the pointed head of the latter. My book says Pochard x Tufted is a possibility but my best guess is a Ferruginous x Scaup..
http://www.pbase.com/cplummer/hybrids
What's bothering me is the bill pattern...it's very reminiscent of a common pochard's are Athya ducks known to interbreed?