Canada Goose Nominate subspecies Branta canadensis canadensis Britannia Conservation Area, Ottawa, Ontario 25 April 2009
Mallard (male) Anas platyrhynchos Britannia Conservation Area, Ottawa, Ontario 25 April 2009 This is what is known as a "bibbed" mallard. It is an alternate plumage which may result from either a genetic mutation or, more likely, hybridization, possibly with a domestic mallard. Note the white "bib" and rust-brown belly and sides.
Canada Goose Nominate subspecies Branta canadensis canadensis Remic Rapids, Ottawa, Ontario 28 March 2009 A Canada goose profile for the first official week of spring.