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Confirm Red Phalarope - Fort Erie, ON, Canada (2 Viewers)

mustap

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Based on the November date, grey back, and thicker bill...i believe this is a Red Phalarope - but would appreicate confirmation of this lifer. Also a question, is the yellow on the bill diagnostic? Don't recall seeing yellow on the bill of a red-necked phalarope before.
 

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Look good for a non-breeding, adult Red Phalarope to me!

* I need that for a "lifer"! Probably not going to happen down here in Missouri though!

* Sibley's guide shows the bird with a little yellow on the bill on the juvenile bird & non-breeding adults.
 
Thank you all for the prompt confirmation!

Any thoughts on whether the yellow on the bill is diagnostic for Red/Grey Phalarope? Is it possible for red-necked Phalarope to show yellow on the bill?
 
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