A google search for wigeon x teal brought this up: http://www.birdandhike.com/Wildlife/Birds/07-Anser/Duck/Teal/Hyb1/_Hyb1.htm Seen in NV in the spring of 2007. I think the interesting thing is that this could be the same individual, not that it's arguably the same hybrid combo.
Christian Nunes To: [email protected] Subject: [cobirds] Walden Pond Hybrid Duck Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:12:11 -0400 From: [email protected] 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. -- 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.
