Indian Runner Duck

[Jeff15]

 

[Lez325]

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What an unusual looking duck- good shot too Jeff

Les

 

[Jeff15]

Thanks Les, I have never knowingly seen one before...

 

[Lez325]

Thanks Les, I have never knowingly seen one before...

Me neither Jeff- is it a captive duck ?

 

[NS: Nikon Shooter]

Me neither Jeff- is it a captive duck ?

Most are feral. Here, they are called Indian Runner ducks.

 

[Lez325]

Most are feral. Here, they are called Indian Runner ducks.

Thank you for clearing that up for me

Les

 

[Space Face]

Never heard of them to be truthful. Interesting looking specimen.

Mind you, I often have the runs after an Indian

 

[NS: Nikon Shooter]

ADDENDUM


It all has to do with the evolution of birds center of gravity. At
one end the Emperor and at the other the commun chicken.

Penguins bodies are standing straight, upright over their legs
and chickens are more horizontally positioned over them.

Between the two extremes, all birds have their specific place
with different consequences on their "walking" funny style and
abilities.

 

[Jeff15]

Not captive, I found it on a local pond......

 

[jeffashman]

NIce shot of an interesting duck! Those legs look like they are made for running.

 

[Jeff15]

I was pleased to get this interesting creature.......