Greater/Lesser Scaup? NJ, USA (1 Viewer)

NJ Birders

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• Jan 2, 2012

• #1

Any clues on how to distinguish the Scaups?

 

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dwatsonbirder

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• Jan 2, 2012

• #2

head shape (more square in lesser) and fineness of vermifications on mantle (more course in lesser) are key id features, though I wouldnt like to comment on these images. Hope that helps!

 

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emupilot

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• Jan 2, 2012

• #3

I lean toward Lessers based on head shape.

 

Reuven_M

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• Jan 2, 2012

• #4

I'd say lesser for all of them

 

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Cheshire Birder

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• Jan 2, 2012

• #5

Lesser Scaup for me also.

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