I think it is the first generation bird. The shadows are playing a trick. I have photos just like this but when i bring up the shadows it shows the white going from the patch to the eye, i will check other pics when i get a chance. On a side note the hybrid and a New Holland have been taking food to the nest and today the New Holland carried a fecal sac from the nest so new hybrids are cooked :)
@rawshorty thanks for the very interesting information, really appreciate all the knowledge you have on these and others birds around and all the keeping an eye on them you do.
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