The Abacot Ranger duck was often called the Hooded Ranger in the past. The breed nearly died out in the UK but in 1926 further work was done to stabilise the colour in Germany where it was called the Liekers Streifere which means Lieker's Ranger or Scout. It was standardised in 1926 as Streicherenten which means Ranger Duck. In 1987, the British Waterfowl Association standardised the duck as the Abacot Ranger and in France it is called Le Canard Streicher

More information about the Abacot Ranger Duck can be found in the Abacot Ranger Breed Information Section.

An Abacot Ranger Drake owned by Tim Daniels

Abacot Ranger Drake Owned by Tim Daniels

Abacot Ranger Drake

Photo Courtesy of Rupert Stephenson

A Pair of Abacot Ranger Ducks

6 months old owned by Tim Daniels

The Same Abacot Duck, now 16 months old owned by Tim Daniels.

Note how the fawn hood and markings have faded as the ducks have gone into Eclipse plumage.

4 Month Old Abacot Duck and Drakes owned by Tim Daniels

The Same 3 Ducks.

Pair of Abacot Ranger Ducks - owned by Tim Daniels

Best Pair of Ducks at the British Waterfowl Association National Waterfowl Exhibition 2010

A Pair of Abacot Ranger Ducklings owned by Tim Daniels

A close up of an Abacot Duckling.