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fneil

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1# A A A Post at 2/04/2008 18:40  Show author

Unknown ducks

This photo was taken a few months ago at NSW.  Could someone confirm id?  Neil


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2# A A A Post at 2/04/2008 21:10  Show author
My guess is a female or juv. Common Pochard, I am not really sure which one... ops:...but the bill looks rather dark, do Common Pochards get full black beaks?? Most I have seen have greyish beaks...I know the bill shape is wrong but perhaps a Canvasback x Common Pochard hybrid??
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