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Old 12-12-2005, 11:48 AM
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Default RE: What species is this?

It's definately not a widgeon. Looking at that wing, I'd have to say scaup....but your description doesn't fit.

Scaup are called bluebills for a reason. They don't have black bills....not even the hen. From your description of the bird my first inclination was drake gadwall. But that speculum definately isn't right.

My guess is Hen Ringneck.

Widgeon




Greater Scaup Hen



Lesser Scaup Pair



Hen Ringneck



Ringneck Speculum from Ducks at a Distance

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