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29-05-2012, 12:15 PM
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Duck ID please
I saw this duck in Romania. I had thought it might be Ferruginous but it doesn't seem to be. Can you help identify it please?
Last edited by Growltiger; 29-05-2012 at 01:43 PM.
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29-05-2012, 10:54 PM
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Not a duck but a Grebe, Slavonian Grebe Podiceps auritus I think but I would not swear to that as I am not familiar with the species and don’t appear to have a flight shot at the moment. The other thing that is puzzling me is that it is in its winter plumage, when was the shot taken?
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30-05-2012, 10:05 AM
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Thank you both, you have pointed me in the right direction. (The photo was taken in May).
I didn't see Slavonian Grebe, but did see Red-necked Grebe, and I'm certain that is it. Here is a flight shot on the internet of the Red-necked, which is very similar indeed.
Shropshire Birder: Gailey - Red-necked Grebe
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30-05-2012, 12:49 PM
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Red-necked Grebe. The photo shows the very contrasting grey and white cheeks and, the best discriminant feature throughout the year, the yellow basal part of the bill. Cracking shot of a bird rarely seen in flight.
Chris
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