ckn 20/11/2006 23:24
Common Shelduck o Black Scoter ?
Nam Sang Wai
17/11/2006
The nose of the duck at right looks like a Common Shelduck or Black Scoter, but the colour is entirely different. Its head looks like a Common Teal. Please identify. Thanks.
[img]http://www.rphotobase.com/albums/userpics/14599/D2B_2100-x.jpg[/img]
ajohn 21/11/2006 12:09
The bird is a common teal male starting moult into breeding plumage (note the barred grey feathers on the flanks)
I suspect the unusual head shape is the result of missing feathers on the head which is also undergoing moult.
ckn 21/11/2006 15:00
[quote:36ec7d42e6="ajohn"]The bird is a common teal male starting moult into breeding plumage (note the barred grey feathers on the flanks)
I suspect the unusual head shape is the result of missing feathers on the head which is also undergoing moult.[/quote]
Thank you John
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