Strange looking duck ?

I saw a duck with a mohican haircut last week, I kid ye not !!!

Originating from Brazil, Muscovies are the only domestic ducks that is not derived from mallard stock. Wild muscovies coloration is black and white, but domestication has produced many different colors. These colors are; blue, blue and white, chocolate, chocolate and white, white, black, black and white, lavender, and calical. The males can grow to be quite large, weighing 10-15 lbs. Most of the females are 5-7 pounds but can reach up to 9 and sometimes 10 lbs. Their feet are equipt with strong sharp claws for grabbing tree branches and roosting. Muscovys are unique because of their bright red crest around their eyes and above the beak. They do not swim much because their oil glands are under developed compared to most ducks. Muscovy hens can set three times a year, and the egg clutches can vary from 8 to 21 eggs. The egg are incubated for 35 days.

Definition taken from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/poultry/ducks/muscovy/

I’ve seen a few like it at the local park’s huge pond.
I’ve always thought they were a cross between a domestic and wild duck.
Any bird fanciers out there with an explaination?

What a strange looking head.

It’d go lovely with a nice Margaret River Riesling

I stand semi corrected. I apparently was using the wrong spelling.

You know what?

I’ve only just noticed…….. 😀

Yes, that’s a muscovy duck all right. 🙂

I stand semi corrected. I apparently was using the wrong spelling.

‘Ere, I’m supposed to tell you that!

Thanks for clearing that up gents. 🙂

Yes, that’s a muscovy duck all right. 🙂

I love the quirky hair style. Looks like he’s gelled it.:D

Perhaps it a mutation, caused by the pollutants from all those jet engines from nearby LBA?? :p :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

I’ll get me coat…..

It looks like it could be a Muskovy Duck.

I think it might be a hybrid or crossbred. It also could be a domesticated version.
http://www.pbase.com/maxfar/birds