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Unknown ducks

Unknown ducks

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


Nam Sang Wai,
Hong Kong,
China.
10/12/07

Nikon 8400 plus Swarovski STS80HD scope and Sw 45x eyepiece and DCA adapter

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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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