[DOC] [TLE] Confusing Domestic Ducks [PAR] Apr 6, 2005 ... Domestic duck breeds are not illustrated in most field guides, and the ... Only two 
species of ducks have been domesticated: the Mallard ... The wild type plumage 
of muscovy is all black, glossy greenish on .... The green on the head, white tail, 
black rear end, and pale neck ring are good Mallard characters. [DOC] [TLE] Mallard - Wikipedia [PAR] The mallard or wild duck (Anas platyrhynchos) is a dabbling duck which breeds 
throughout the ... The male birds (drakes) have a glossy green head and are grey 
on wings .... Several species of duck have brown-plumaged females which can 
be ... In captivity, domestic ducks come in wild-type plumages, white, and other... [DOC] [TLE] Waterfowl Species Commonly Seen in Practice - Lafeber [PAR] All domestic ducks are descended from the mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) ... The 
Khaki drake (male) has a green bill, rich dark orange legs and feet, and dark 
brown eyes. Its head, upper neck, lower back, and tail coverts are bronze-brown. 
The .... Females are brown-gray with white eye rings, white throats and gray 
chests. [DOC] [TLE] DEEP: Mallard Fact Sheet - CT.gov [PAR] The male or "drake" is recognized by its glossy, green head and white neck-ring. 
... The female is mottled brown and has an orange-yellow bill and a whitish tail. ... 
Interesting Facts: The mallard is probably one of the most easily recognized 
ducks. ... "greenhead," mallards commonly interbreed with domestic ducks 
producing... [DOC] [TLE] Mallard, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology [PAR] Mallards have long been hunted for the table, and almost all domestic ducks ... 
The male's gleaming green head, gray flanks, and black tail-curl arguably make it 
the most easily ... Male Mallards have a dark, iridescent-green head and bright 
yellow bill. ... Both sexes have a white-bordered, blue speculum patch in the 
wing. [DOC] [TLE] Best Duck Breeds For Your Small Farm | Big Picture Agriculture [PAR] Dec 16, 2015 ... If your land has water, adding ducks would be a perfect fit. ... All domestic duck 
breeds originate from the wild Mallard except for the Muscovy. ... although most 
are still the original color of glossy blackish/brown and white. ... The male, with its 
characteristic green head and white neckring is easily recognized. [DOC] [TLE] Info about duck breeds and more - My Golden Buffies [PAR] A baby duck is called a duckling, and an adult male is a drake. ... Ducks have 
been domesticated as pets and farm animals for more than 500 years, and all ... 
Bred from white and Khaki Campbell's, it was initially a popular breed for egg and 
... The Greenhead Australian Spotted duck's body, head, and neck are a fawn 
color,... [DOC] [TLE] DUCKS - New Zealand Rare Breeds [PAR] The eating of ducks has never been as popular in New Zealand as in Europe or 
... its warm khaki-brown hues and greenish-bronze head and wing bars on the 
male. ... It is a moderate egg-layer, a good table duck, and most will hatch their 
own ... Mallard colouring, iridescent green head, white neck ring, claret breast, 
blue... [DOC] [TLE] American Black Duck - New York State Envirothon [PAR] For complete Life History Information on this species, visit Birds ... Male hybrid of 
Mallard and American Black Duck usually has some green on the head. ... The 
most familiar and widespread goose in North America, the Canada ..... Red-
breasted Merganser has green head, white neck ring, reddish chest, but is built 
very. [DOC] [TLE] laduck photos on Flickr | Flickr [PAR] The mallard (/mlrd/ or /mlrd/) or wild duck (Anas platyrhynchos) is a 
dabbling ... The male birds (drakes) have a glossy green head and are grey on 
wings and ... This species is the ancestor of most breeds of domestic ducks. .... 
Both sexes have

Question: Most domestic ducks descend from this wild species in which the male has a glossy green head & white neck ring
Answer: mallard