wild duck
Refers to ducks living in the wild, as opposed to domesticated ducks (家鴨, あひる). Commonly used in hunting, birdwatching, and culinary contexts.
In autumn, many wild ducks come flying to the lake.
The hunter headed to the marsh to aim for wild ducks.
Compound of 野 (の, 'field, wild') and 鴨 (かも, 'duck'). The reading のがも is a straightforward combination of the kun'yomi readings of the two kanji.