Interesting. I have seen hybrid Mallards of all sorts of colors, but this one is really odd. I wonder if it is a leucistic or amelonistic issue or what? Tan is definitely off coloration, and the head coloration is way off for Mallard. Not saying I doubt you, just raising more questions. Thanks.

Brett

"Alan J. Knue" <bluejay at surfbirder.com> wrote:
Hello Brett,

I work in the CHDD building right by where you saw these ducks and know
them well. They are both Mallards, probably of domestic origin (maybe
Easter ducklings?). Whether they are specific breeds is hard to say- I
have seen similar birds at the county/ state fairs, but don't recall the
names.

Good birding, Alan
--
Alan J. Knue
bluejay at surfbirder.com

Seattle, WA, USA
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