JamesM Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Both seen today in Oshawa about 30 mins east of Toronto. I note that the black bird doesn't have any glossy or iridescent feathers. Makes me think it is a Rusty Blackbird, and not a Grackle. For the duck, I keep thinking I've got an American Black Duck but when I get home to check it's either a Female Mallard or Female Gadwall. Hoping this is a Male ABD this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akandula Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 (edited) Both are correct! Rusty Blackbirds also have thinner, shorter bills than grackles. For American Black Ducks, the dark contrasting body is a good ID mark. Edited March 28, 2020 by akandula 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birding Boy Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Agreed, for the reasons akandula mentioned 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 (edited) Rusty Blackbirds American Black Ducks (foreground) ; Mallards (background) Edited March 28, 2020 by Jefferson Shank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Darn it, I was hoping to see what a 'Rusty and Black Duck' looked like! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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