Ken Nielsen Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Portland, Oregon in a wetland, this pair, the male almost has markings of a Lesser Scaup, but the bill is a darker color and the markings are somewhat different... I need help with this one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 (edited) It looks like a Northern Pintail pair. Click Here for ID info! Edited February 15, 2020 by Jefferson Shank add link 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Nielsen Posted February 15, 2020 Author Share Posted February 15, 2020 Thank You for chiming in on this Jefferson Shank, I think you have it! I appreciate. Ken 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Thank You for chiming in on this Jefferson Shank, I think you have it! I appreciate. Ken Your very welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindy Smith Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Agree. The white stripe going up the neck is a helpful ID feature. Your bird was unfortunately sitting low so you didn't see the classic tail. Attaching a favorite photo of mine (also with a Northern Shoveler). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Absolutely a pair of Northern Pintails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Leukering Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Notice the highly patterned feathers on the female. That feature, alone, rules out nearly all diving-duck species. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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