cccougar Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 I’m visiting Chicago and spotted this duck in waters near the Navy Pier. Looks to be a Black Duck but I’m not sure. Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Male Mallard in eclipse plumage. Am. Black Ducks have darker bodies and they don't have white on the tail. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, The Bird Nuts said: Male Mallard in eclipse plumage. Am. Black Ducks have darker bodies and they don't have white on the tail. Agreed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccougar Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 Thank you! I’ve not heard the term eclipse plumage before. Please further enlighten. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peromyscus Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Eclipse plumage is what male ducks enter into after mating. https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/2016/12/everything-you-needed-to-know-about-eclipse-plumage/ 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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