Barrow's Goldeneye expert needed, USA (2 Viewers)

[TKbird]

Hello,
I'm looking for a Barrow's Goldeneye expert to provide input on a possible hybrid. If you fit the bill and are interested, please send me a direct message.
Many thanks!
TKbird

 

[Butty]

That's not how this forum works. It's here so that people can post queries in public, others can respond in public, and all readers can benefit and learn from the public dialogue.

 

[Joern Lehmhus]

Male or female hybrid? female is much more difficult!

But I agree with Butty , This forum works differently, so why not post some photos here? In general you have a good discussion here...


As I have some experience with hybrid waterfowl, and also this combination, some general advice that may already help:

In males look at scapular pattern , shape of white head spot. bill and head shape can help but not necessarily so, if you look at single photos.

Head gloss can be misleading ... Occasionally there are common goldeneye males with violet head gloss and Barrows with green head gloss ...
Here for example a common Goldeneye with violet head gloss:

https://flic.kr/p/2o5brLH

Hybrids often show maroon head gloss.