White Mallard

[oldfart]

not sure how rare it is but i had never seen one. i know image could be sharper. maybe bird experts will tell more

 

[Janice]

Isn't it an Aylesbury?? :shrug:

 

[lammie]

Looks like one to me Janice.

 

[Deleted member 3428]

I dunno what it is but you seem to have a bit of spinach on your beak dear

 

[Alfred D.]

Like the composition. And good exposure, oldfart. But some levels work and USM could make it 'pop' a bit more, imo.

Like so (before and after):

 

[hotchef23]

seen a blackbird with a pure white head this evening but couldnt stop to get piccy!

 

[Cuddy]

I think Janice is right, if it was a mallard it would be a leucistic bird, i have seen starlings and blackbirds with this pigmentation. All black pigmentation is known as melanistic, often seen in pheasants.
regards brian.

 

[oldfart]

it was in with mallards seemed quite happy there. Aylesbury hasnt that got longer neck than mallard.