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Redhead

Aythya americana

Photo by RogerHagerman
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Species ID Suggestions

Canvasback

Aythya valisineria

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gatorfellows
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Redhead

Aythya americana

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AshleyT
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Comments (7)
AshleyT
No need to apologize, we all overlook things and miss some IDs every now and then!
gatorfellows
Ashley is correct - I thought the bills were dark and should have looked closer. Sorry for the wrong ID
AshleyT
These are actually both redheads. You can see the back one has a lighter bill with a black tip. Canvasback have a solid dark bill.
AshleyT
The back one is potentially a Canvasback, but the front bird is a Redhead. Canvasback have dark red eyes, the bird has a yellow eye, making it a Redhead.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2014

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