Greetings All,
Tony's detailed discussion is most excellent. To me, there is some buff-orange (like an Am Wigeon) on the anterior sides, mimicking nicely the pattern in some Eur x Am Wigeon hybrids and Mallard x Am Wigeon hybrids. I think this should pretty much eliminate N Pintail as a contender. Though hybrid ducks of many sorts can have a teal-like head pattern, I am not sure they acquire this much buff, though some Gadwall hybrids might, if memory serves. However, the bird's size would eliminate Am Wigeon x Gadwall. Additionally, the bird's shape seems intermediate between GWTE and wigeon, without any N Pintail like influence. So, I feel pretty comfortable that this is a GWTE x Am Wigeon hybrid. Best Wishes Steve Mlodinow = -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
