Name this duck
Mar 9, 2020 08:48:14 #
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Mar 9, 2020 09:37:56 #
Looks to be what is often called a Canvasback, here on the Chesapeake Bay. I am no expert, but would concede that the proper ID is most likely the larger of the Scaup ducks, as mentioned by other contributors.
Mar 9, 2020 09:44:33 #
CWGordon wrote:
Looks to be what is often called a Canvasback, here on the Chesapeake Bay. I am no expert, but would concede that the proper ID is most likely the larger of the Scaup ducks, as mentioned by other contributors.
I'm almost sorry I asked...
Mar 9, 2020 09:51:59 #
Mubashm
Loc: Gaithersburg, Maryland
phlash46 wrote:
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Bruce, definitely it is not a ringed neck duck. See the first picture. Some one had said that to identify the bird, he needs a close up of the duck. Here are two close up photos of the bird under discussion for the ID. Last Saturday, I took lot of pictures of the migratory bird including this one. I also wanted to know the ID. Bruce sorry for posting photos on your thread.
Mohammed
Mar 9, 2020 10:03:35 #
Mar 9, 2020 10:41:41 #
[quote=CWGordon]Looks to be what is often called a Canvasback, here on the Chesapeake Bay. I am no expert, but would concede that the proper ID is most likely the larger of the Scaup ducks, as mentioned by other
Mar 9, 2020 10:54:08 #
CWGordon wrote:
Looks to be what is often called a Canvasback, here on the Chesapeake Bay. I am no expert, but would concede that the proper ID is most likely the larger of the Scaup ducks, as mentioned by other contributors.
Where on the bay, may I ask?
I am in Annapolis.
Do you remember when the Canvasbacks would winter in rafts that covered acres?
Off Tolly Point, in Bay Ridge was a sure bet to see 1000's.
Now their place has been filled by the Scaup.
Now, I have a copy of National Geographic Field Guide of Birds of NA.
I will send it to you if you would like. Send your address to me private and it will go out in a day or two.
Bill
Mar 9, 2020 11:00:51 #
phlash46 wrote:
I'm almost sorry I asked...
You asked a perfectly legitimate question.
Never be sorry for that.
The sad part is that many seem to stab into thin air. Making an identification with no clue.
Confusing the Scaup is understandable, but confusing a Scaup with either a Shoveler or a Canvasback is a hoot.
Bill
Mar 9, 2020 11:09:10 #
Mubashm wrote:
Bruce, definitely it is not a ringed neck duck. See the first picture. Some one had said that to identify the bird, he needs a close up of the duck. Here are two close up photos of the bird under discussion for the ID. Last Saturday, I took lot of pictures of the migratory bird including this one. I also wanted to know the ID. Bruce sorry for posting photos on your thread.
Mohammed
Mohammed
Beautiful.
The first is a Ringnecked Duck, as stated by Mohammed. One of the 'Pochards', or diving ducks, as are Canvasback, Redhead,and Scaup ducks.
The next two are Lesser Scaup. The high, domed head plainly apparent.
Thank you for these, Mohammed.
Bill
Mar 9, 2020 11:22:19 #
franbires wrote:
Looks like a Lesser Scaup
Yes, very much so. Thus the length of this thread. Look close at head shape, feather pattern can be confusing, but the skull is distinctive.
Bill
Mar 9, 2020 12:51:19 #
Mar 9, 2020 13:50:24 #
Reconvic wrote:
couldn't post a photo on here so I posted separately...It is a Ring necked duck. a breeding male
NO!
Mar 9, 2020 13:51:08 #
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