RGW 10/10/13 On September 13, 2013September 13, 2013 By birdinskinIn Sightings Ruddy Shelduck Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like Loading... Related
The ashy colour to tye head and flecks in the body are of concern here. Looks like there may be a bit of Cape Shelduck in there? September 14, 2013 at 12:27 Reply
Agree Barry,question mark over this one.Although i have seen a very similar bird in Asia.Initial thoughts were Cape involvement. September 14, 2013 at 12:42 Reply
Always the possibility it’s a second generation hybrid too, but prob not poss to come up with a definitive answer? September 14, 2013 at 12:50 Reply
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=brahminy+shelduck&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=sn40UpDdCfLH7AaH-IDABw&ved=0CDgQsAQ&biw=1440&bih=761&dpr=1 There are a few here which look very similar,maybe immature male? September 14, 2013 at 16:25 Reply
Think you’re probably right – some very similar looking images of ‘wild birds’, thanks. September 15, 2013 at 18:44 Reply
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The ashy colour to tye head and flecks in the body are of concern here. Looks like there may be a bit of Cape Shelduck in there?
Agree Barry,question mark over this one.Although i have seen a very similar bird in Asia.Initial thoughts were Cape involvement.
Always the possibility it’s a second generation hybrid too, but prob not poss to come up with a definitive answer?
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=brahminy+shelduck&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=sn40UpDdCfLH7AaH-IDABw&ved=0CDgQsAQ&biw=1440&bih=761&dpr=1
There are a few here which look very similar,maybe immature male?
Think you’re probably right – some very similar looking images of ‘wild birds’, thanks.