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07-02-2011, 09:19 PM
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| | | Duck i.d. help
I saw these in Regent's Park today (along with a shoveller, smew, garganey), but I'm not sure what they are. Possibly a teal for the first one, but not sure... and no real clue on the second on. Any help appreciated.   |
07-02-2011, 09:30 PM
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| | | Re: Duck i.d. help
First duck is a Ringed Teal, the second I'm not sure at the mo.
Both are part of a collection, and not wild 
EDIT: Second is an American Wigeon
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07-02-2011, 09:37 PM
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Thanks Nige. I may have a few more later on! |
08-02-2011, 12:16 AM
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| | | Re: Duck i.d. help
I agree the first photo is a Ringed Teal (Callonetta leucophrys) from South America.
The second is an American Wigeon (Anas americana) both drakes and as stated part of the ornamental collection in the park.
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09-02-2011, 07:17 PM
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Thanks Ferret! |
09-02-2011, 09:25 PM
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On a similar vein, does anyone have a name for this oddity?  |
09-02-2011, 10:08 PM
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Drake Hooded Merganser.
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10-02-2011, 07:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thewoose  On a similar vein, does anyone have a name for this oddity? | An oddity indeed, but a very pretty one
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10-02-2011, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by thewoose | He's one lovely looking bird! 
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Originally Posted by htcdude An oddity indeed, but a very pretty one
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