One Strange Bird

December 04, 2012 at 10:08pm

A buddy of mine killed this bird and we are trying to figure out what it is. Somebody help us out and identify what it could be. Thanks for the help!

LaPiscator

December 04, 2012 at 10:23pm

Looks a lot like the wood duck's Asian counterpart, the mandarin duck. That would make a sense, since it was flying with woodies. Google images of the mandarin duck and see what you think.

Whatever it is, I would be willing to bet that it's not indigenous. Probably escaped from captivity.

LaPiscator

December 04, 2012 at 10:28pm

Check out the wikipedia page for the mandarin duck: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandarin_Duck

Apparently their are feral populations in a few places in the states, making it at least feasible that one could have hitched a ride with a group of woodies into Acadiana.

J.Roberts (TeamDuckMeat)

December 04, 2012 at 10:30pm

Thats a Mandarin Duck. Its part of a species called Perching Ducks, Wood ducks are the same. Very rare for this part, you should def get it mounted. Thats a trophy

tlorio

December 04, 2012 at 11:35pm

Yeah I looked it up and that must be a Mandarain. It certainly is a beautiful bird for sure! Thanks for the help guys!

AllisonXR-01

December 05, 2012 at 3:27pm

Were you hunting in yer neighbors ducky pond again ? ? ? :)

Pretty bird! Definately wall hanger.!