Nature Done Wright

Incorporating the Celery Farm and Screech Owl Companion blogs

December 26, 2022

Monday Mystery 122622

A friend writes:

Dear Jim,

This photo of my grandfather was probably taken in Brazil, where he was a missionary for a couple of years teaching agriculture. I wonder if you could help me identify the bird he is holding.

I would also like to know why he was dressed in such a natty fashion that day.

It sort of looks like a duck, almost Wood Duckish, and it appears to be banded. Any thoughts? (I know, not a great photo but that's all've got.) Possibly circa 1933.