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Lesser Scaups

Last post 11-06-2009, 1:36 PM by Curlybird. 5 replies.
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  •  11-05-2009, 4:48 PM 123948

    Lesser Scaups

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    Today, November 5, 2009. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

     



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  •  11-05-2009, 4:50 PM 123950 in reply to 123948

    Re: Lesser Scaups

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    There were a couple of hundred Lesser Scaups today at Colonel Sam Smith Park in Toronto.

     



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  •  11-05-2009, 8:42 PM 123998 in reply to 123948

    Re: Lesser Scaups

    i admit i am really bad a id'ing  duck types, but what markings/behavior did you use  to choose a lesser rather than a greater ?

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  •  11-06-2009, 8:09 AM 124041 in reply to 123948

    Re: Lesser Scaups

     

    It's my understanding birdseye that Greater Scaups are more whitish and don't have the signature bump on their head. Thus, I have pegged this one as a Lesser.

    This doesn't make me an expert, far from it, it just means I know how to google.

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  •  11-06-2009, 8:37 AM 124042 in reply to 124041

    Re: Lesser Scaups

    A while ago Bird Brain started a thread on Ravens and Crows.  I really enjoyed that thread as I learned a ton.  I added a some shots to that thread that others helped me ID and finally I broke through that birding barrier and am now confident in my field IDs of these birds.  http://www.whatbird.com/forums/forums/thread/105208.aspx  There were many angles posted and people commented about the various field IDs that help identify the bird.  The legs, beak, and tail of the Raven/Crow are very defining.  With that in mind, I would really appreciate people continuing cairnstone's thread with both Greater and Lesser shots, and especially comments from those in the know.  Also include gender.  As usual, critiquing goes without saying, I learn more from my mistakes than when I am right.  So here are my Lessors. 

    Greater are considered rare for Arizona and I think I got the classic corner at the rear of the head.

     

     

     

         


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  •  11-06-2009, 1:36 PM 124062 in reply to 124042

    Re: Lesser Scaups

    Those are beautiful shots, Matt!
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