Mid-South Gardening: Eliza Ducklittle 4, 1 by duckmother

duckmother wrote:
No, they don't, Crissy. After mating, they lose their flight feathers (along with other feathers) which is called molting or eclipse. During this time, they hang out with other males. They look a lot like females during molting. They actually, molt twice a year but only once to this degree.

The male is in the front. He has red eyes and red on his bill. Yet, he does not have his lovely colors. He will shortly. ;o)