Crested duck - psilos bird photography

This is a domestic breed of duck with Mallard and Pekin parentage. It is usually a pure white duck with a bright orange beak and feet, though the colour may vary. This breed carries a gene which prevents about 25% of the fertile eggs from hatching. An additional 25% do not hatch with the crest. They are excellent layers. This species is not bred extensively due to the high % of non crested birds that are produced.