Usha Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Please ID this duck taken today in Maricopa County, Arizona. one of the photos shows size comparison with canvas backs. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamRHead Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 I believe Lesser Scaup--non-breeding male. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor L. Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Head shape makes it a Lesser Scaup. Coloring makes it a non-breeding male. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexHenry Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 5 hours ago, Trevor L. said: Head shape makes it a Lesser Scaup. Coloring makes it a non-breeding male. Also note the very narrow nail on the bill in the head on shot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usha Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Thank you @HamRHead, @Trevor L., @AlexHenry. I guess I have not seen non-breeding male before! Didn’t realize they can have a ring on their neck too. Appreciate your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Leukering Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Immature male Lesser Scaup -- adults should be spanky-looking now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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