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Started by Revup67, Oct 11 2012 05:11 AM
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#1 Revup67

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Posted 11 October 2012 - 05:11 AM

Hi - this photo was taken here in southern cal. a few days ago at the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. I've gone through the Sibley Guide and am unable to ID the first duck with the white primary color in its wings and also the secondary black/green along with its dark brown body nor the second duck in flight at rear of photo

Any help greatly appreciated

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#2 fisherman1313

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Posted 11 October 2012 - 05:51 AM

The one on the left is a Blue-winged Teal, the one on the right is a Green-winged Teal.

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Posted 11 October 2012 - 01:18 PM

Actually the bird on the left looks like an eclipse-male Cinnamon Teal, which is more common in your area. A Blue-winged wouldn't show a red eye and would be grayer with a slightly more obvious face pattern.

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Posted 11 October 2012 - 01:33 PM

Actually the bird on the left looks like an eclipse-male Cinnamon Teal, which is more common in your area. A Blue-winged wouldn't show a red eye and would be grayer with a slightly more obvious face pattern.


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Posted 11 October 2012 - 08:54 PM

I missed the red eye.

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Top my previous single year best (2011-253) I'm at 193 as of 5/12.

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Posted 11 October 2012 - 11:48 PM

Simply wonderful - many thanks for the expertise and "good eye" !
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