Hybrid Aythya, England, February 2024 (1 Viewer)

[Lissagriffin]

Anyone have any thoughts on the parentage of this unusual-looking Aythya duck? It had a Greater Scaup feel to it, but the plumage doesn't look right and the is a hint (in the rather poor images, sorry they're the best I have) of a large black tip to the bill.

 

[Andrew Whitehouse]

To me it looks okay for an immature male Scaup. I think that's the most likely explanation - the plumage is fine for that.

 

[Lissagriffin]

Thanks Andrew (sorry for the slow response).
The consensus among others who have seen photos is also for Greater Scaup, but probably a late-developing immature drake. It's hard to come up with anything else it could be. I have some more images now, which might be useful in confirming the ID.