Archive 2012 · Greater, or Lesser Scaup?

tshore
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p.1 #1 · Greater, or Lesser Scaup?

Hoping someone may be able to help...I've consulted my field guides but I am still stumped. Is this a Greater, or Lesser Scaup? The head seems more similar to the Lesser, but the whiteness of the wings suggests Greater. Thoughts?

Thanks

Tim

Dec 01, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Dean Colprit
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p.1 #2 · Greater, or Lesser Scaup?

I would say lesser because of the peaked head.
http://www.glennbartley.com/naturephotography/birdslist.htm

Dean

Dec 01, 2012 at 02:08 PM

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p.1 #3 · Greater, or Lesser Scaup?

Some say the purple vs green sheen on the neck is an indicator too. This one looks greenish to me, which suggests greater. But the shape looks lesser. Hmm. I'd trust shape more than color. Either way, nice shots.

Dec 01, 2012 at 02:48 PM

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p.1 #4 · Greater, or Lesser Scaup?

I can't help with the ID, but nice shots Tim ~ Ron

Dec 02, 2012 at 03:46 PM


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