adult; speckled brown plumage; blue speculum (Hawaii, USA; 2007-04-01)


Hawaiian Duck
Anas wyvilliana

Native Range: Pacific Ocean Region

Notes: a close relative of the Mallard Duck, with which it sometimes hybridizes; unlike the Mallard Duck, this species is not sexually dimorphic, and both sexes look quite like drab female mallards; a rare and secretive bird usually found in pairs or small groups.

light stripe over the eye (Hawaii, USA; 2007-04-01)
often quite secretive (Hawaii, USA; 2007-04-01)

usually found in pairs or small groups (Hawaii, USA; 2007-04-01)
trio swimming (Hawaii, USA; 2007-04-01)