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Methodical
Clinton, MD
(Zone 7a)

November 07, 2009
01:17 AM

Post #7249561

At first I thought Cinnamon Teal but the beal is a different color and so are the feathers...then thought a Redhead but beal and the feathers colors are a bit different than what the book shows but it's head looks the same...possibly the difference is due to the season. So I am thinking Redhead. Let me know what you'll think.

Thanks

Al

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Methodical
Clinton, MD
(Zone 7a)

November 07, 2009
01:20 AM

Post #7249567

Next one I 1st thought Canvasback because of the eyes and color of head feathers...but again the feathers colors on the body are different that what my book shows...but could be the season.

Again thanks

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Burd_Fotos
Sandusky, OH

November 07, 2009
01:55 AM

Post #7249605

Nice Shots! The first one is a Red-crested Pochard, the 2nd pic I could not match up, or was not in my field guide this bird had lots of traits of some different (ducks) but the small mass between the eyes at the top of the bill, I could not see on any species in my FG.
Resin
Northumberland
United Kingdom
(Zone 9a)

November 07, 2009
07:41 AM

Post #7249756

Ditto to Red-crested Pochard Netta rufina for the first. Native to southern Europe and SW Asia

Second is a Rosybill Netta peposaca, native to South America

Both are popular in zoos and often escape.

Resin
Methodical
Clinton, MD
(Zone 7a)

November 07, 2009
08:35 PM

Post #7251563

Thanks Resin and Burd
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)

November 11, 2009
03:59 PM

Post #7264330

I dunno… that first one looks like the Donald Trump Duck. ;-)

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