[obol] Re: Costa Rican scaup
- From: Jeff Gilligan <jeffgilligan10@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: krallfamily@xxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:02:08 -0700
The head shape is that of a Lesser Scaup, rather than the more round-headed
look of a Greater. In addition, that the highest part of the crown is toward
the rear rather than at the front, is also a strong indication that it is a
Lesser.
Jeff Gilligan
On Apr 10, 2014, at 12:53 PM, Kathleen Krall <krallfamily@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Michael and I spent 3 weeks birding in Costa Rica last month, partly on our
> own at highly recommended Bosque del Rio Tigre lodge and at San Vito, near
> Panama, and partly on a wonderful Road Scholar birding trip. Our local guides
> saw and/or heard an incredible 445 species, although we wouldn't count that
> many, if we were listers.
> This photo of a scaup female was taken by Michael, shooting into late
> afternoon light from a boat at quite a distance. It was with a group of
> Blue-winged Teal.
> It looks like a Lesser Scaup by head shape, but does the amount of white near
> the bill look more like a Greater Scaup? Lesser Scaup are seen in Costa Rica,
> but Greater Scaup have only been reported a few times. Any thoughts? The
> sighting was too far off for the guide to make a definitive ID at the time.
> We have only the one photo and did not see the bird fly.
>
> http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/krallfamily/media/imagejpg1_zpsf5227375.jpg.html
>
> Kathy and Mike Krall
>
> Sent from my iPad
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