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Another Scaup?

December 30, 2006 · Print This Article

UPDATE: The verdict is a White Winged Scoter. Thanks to all who replied, it’s greatly appreciated! 

Here we go again! I am a rookie at best when it comes to identifying seabirds. One of these days, I won’t have to ask, “What is that?”

This duck was seen at Two Lights State Park in Cape Elizabeth, Maine over the Christmas weekend. Click thumbnail image for a larger view.

 

Is this a Scaup? Is this a Scaup?

Any clues? Thanks for your help and happy birding!

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2 Responses to “Another Scaup?”

  1. Luke Seitz on December 30th, 2006 7:23 am

    Hi John,

    This is a male White-winged Scoter. Overall, it’s uniformly dark brown, with a bright white eye and a beautiful red bill. The white wing patch is barely visible in the photos, too.

    Hope this helps!
    Luke

  2. Jonathan Dean on January 1st, 2007 8:51 pm

    Wonderful detail of the wild and crazy bill colors!