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[LA311]

This bird lives in the pond behind my home in Florida. I have never seen it dive, it does swim alot and will float in the same place for a while. Orange beak with no notch and orange webbed feet, larger than the other ducks in the pond. Does not have a mate or any other birds of its kind, always alone although there are alot of other birds that are frequently here.
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Thank you

[psweet]

Looks like some sort of domestic breed -- Liam will figure it out for you!

[sdearth]

female muscovy

[TheBillyPilgrim]

Welcome to Whatbird! This isn't a muscovy, it would have fleshy wattles around the base of the bill. Its a domestic Mallard of some sort, which Liam will probably comment on soon

[sdearth]

Welcome to Whatbird! This isn't a muscovy, it would have fleshy wattles around the base of the bill. Its a domestic Mallard of some sort, which Liam will probably comment on soon

I kind of remember only the males had the wattles. They do taste good though.

[Liam]

Just a mutt, could have any amount of breeds in it, but yes, a domestic Mallard.

[LA311]

Thank you all. No wonder I could not find it anywhere. I really enjoy watching this bird just float and quickly swim from one shore to another. Thank you.