Category: Ducks

Goosander
Mergus merganser

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Post date July 30, 2021

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– rather large anatid, slightly larger than Mallard
– diurnal migrant, probably also nocturnal
– migrates pairwise or in small to medium flocks in formation

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Goosander Mergus m. merganser, F AD (two uppermost), 1CY
BIF1634, 14/10/2013, Wermsdorf, Germany, Mathias Putze
aging is easier in direct comparison
– JUV paler overall
– diffuser border between head and neck (similar to Red-breasted Merganser, BIF1971)
– pale lores and bill

Goosander Mergus m. merganser, F AD (centre), 1CY
BIF1636, 14/10/2013, Wermsdorf, Germany, Mathias Putze
– from this angle aging is more difficult but note sharp contrasting, whiter chin of AD

Goosander Mergus m. merganser, F probably 2CY
BIF1909, 16/05/2011, Choolbasan, Mongolia, Mathias Putze
– similar to F AD -> Red-breasted Merganser but heavier with bulkier head and neck
– sharp contrast between rusty-brown head and grey neck
– wing with pure white speculum
– dark hand contrasting to grey arm

Goosander Mergus m. merganser, M AD BREED
BIF1630, 14/01/2017, Rügen, Germany, Mathias Putze
– much bulkier head and neck than -> Red-breasted Merganser (BIF1966)
– dark red bill with distict hook
– pure white inner-wing with only narrow grey leading edge and dark hand

Goosander Mergus m. merganser, M AD BREED
BIF1631, 14/01/2017, Rügen, Germany, Mathias Putze
– black head with dark eye sharply contrasting with completely white underside -> Red-breasted Merganser (BIF1967)
– feet do not reach the tail tip

Goosander Mergus m. merganser, M AD BREED
BIF1632, 14/01/2017, Rügen, Germany, Mathias Putze
– black scapulars and grey back, same in M AD Red-breasted Merganser

Goosander Mergus m. merganser, M F AD BREED
BIF1633, 28/05/2014, Oendorchan, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Goosander Mergus m. merganser, M F
BIF1635, 01/02/2010, Leipzig, Germany, Mathias Putze
– from below rounded tail and duck-like silhouette
– bill slender and pointed
– white secondaries

Goosander Mergus m. merganser, M F AD BREED
BIF1637, 14/01/2017, Rügen Germany, Mathias Putze
– in phases of gliding wings bent downwards (left M)

Goosander Mergus m. merganser, M AD BREED
BIF1639, 14/01/2017, Rügen, Germany, Mathias Putze
– underside of AD M can appear peachy-white

Goosander Mergus m. merganser, M F AD BREED
BIF3486, 21/01/2021, Blankensee, Germany, Patrick Franke

Goosander Mergus merganser, M 2CY
BIF1641, 14/01/2017, Rügen, Germany, Mathias Putze
– white on wing coverts indicate M

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

– usually nonvocal during migration

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Red-breasted Merganser (v)
Common Goldeneye (v)
Common Shelduck (v)
Common Eider (v)

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Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator

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Post date July 30, 2021

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– medium-sized anatid, about size of Mallard but slimmer
– diurnal migrant, probably also nocturnal
– migrates pairwise or in small to medium flocks in formation

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Red-breasted Merganser Mergus serrator, AD M
BIF1966, 01/02/2017, Darss, Germany, Martin Grimm
– slim silhouette with long neck and thin bill
– white inner wing with two thin black lines, broad black leading edge and black hand -> Goosander (BIF 1630)

Red-breasted Merganser Mergus serrator, AD M
BIF1967, 01/02/2017, Darss, Germany, Martin Grimm
– red bill slightly upcurved without hook
– flanks greyish (upper flank black with white patches)
– feet almost reach tail tip -> Goosander (BIF 1631)

Red-breasted Merganser Mergus serrator, AD M
BIF2893, 30/03/2018, Rerik, Germany, Roland Neumann
– black head
– distinct white collar and dark streaked redish-brown upper breast
– white underwing (black in Common Goldeneye) with translucent secondaries

Red-breasted Merganser Mergus serrator, AD M F
BIF2894, 30/03/2018, Rerik, Germany, Roland Neumann

Red-breasted Merganser Mergus serrator, F AD (two left), M AD, M 2CY (right)
BIF1972, 15/03/2017, Kühlungsborn, Roland Neumann
– M 2CY head black-brown patterned, upper flanks darker than F
– upperwing pattern of 2CY M same as F with fine black line in white wing patch (usually missing in F -> Goosander)
– no contrast between hand and arm

Red-breasted Merganser Mergus serrator, F AD (two left), M AD, M 2CY (right)
BIF1971, 15/03/2017, Kühlungsborn, Roland Neumann
same as BIF1972
– brown head of F diffusely merging into grey neck (sharp contrast in F -> Goosander)

Red-breasted Merganser Mergus serrator, 5 M AD
BIF1973, 15/03/2017, Kühlungsborn, Roland Neumann
– at greater distance the white collar is the most striking feature

Red-breasted Merganser Mergus serrator, 5 M ECLIPSED
BIF1638, 23/09/2010, Baltic Sea, Germany, Mathias Putze
– like F but diagnostic M wing pattern (compare BIF1966)

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

calls during migration not yet sound recorded

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Goosander (v)
Common Goldeneye (v)
Common Shelduck (v)
Common Eider (v)

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Anatidae – Ducks, Geese, Swans Ducks

Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula

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Post date February 20, 2018

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– medium-sized duck, smaller than Mallard
– nocturnal/diurnal migrant
– migrates in pairs or, more regularly, in small to large flocks in formation

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula, M AD BREED
BIF0847, 04/01/2011, Leipzig, Germany, Mathias Putze
– neat black and white with yellow eye and greyish bill
– underwing white with dusky trailing and leading edges
– upperwing largely black with broad white wingbar, which fades to light grey towards wingtip

Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula, M BREED (centre), F AD
BIF2145, 13/01/2018, Rügen, Germany, Roland Neumann
– F dark brown with partly dark flanks
– note different bill pattern in F ranging from all dark (BREED) to largely grey (NBREED)
– both sexes with rather angular head

Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula, F AD
BIF2146, 13/01/2018, Rügen, Germany, Roland Neumann
– when seen shortly or at distance F can resemble M Ferruginous Duck, but note yellowish not white eye, different head shape, larger white belly and missing white vent

Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula, M F AD
BIF0848, 09/06/2014, Buir Nuur, Mongolia, Mathias Putze
– often F (third from left) appear less neatly patterned than M
– comparatively short bill and steep forehead

Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula, M F AD
BIF0849, 29/07/2009, Anklam, Germany, Mathias Putze
– tuft of M not always visible in flight
– wingbar most translucent on secondaries

Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula, M AD
BIF0850, 29/07/2009, Anklam, Germany, Mathias Putze
– in summer, the breast appears mottled black and white

Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula, M AD (centre)
Greater Scaup Aythya m. marila, M F AD
BIF2069, 02/01/2018, Rerik, Germany, Roland Neumann
– from below, almost impossible to separate these two species using plumage alone
– note tuft and slightly smaller size and more compact silhouette of Tufted Duck

Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula, M AD (centre)
Greater Scaup Aythya m. marila, M F AD
BIF2068, 02/01/2018, Rerik, Germany, Roland Neumann
– M of Tufted Duck and Greater Scaup are readily identified when upperside is visible

Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula
Common Pochard Aythya ferina
BIF0851, 27/07/2009, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze
in comparison to Common Pochard:
– darker upperside with more strongly contrasting white wingbar
– shorter and rounder head
– less elongated

Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula
Common Pochard Aythya ferina
BIF0858, 24/02/2011, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze
– dense flock

Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula
Common Pochard Aythya ferina
BIF1538, 14/12/2014, Rügen, Germany, Mathias Putze

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

– usually nonvocal during migration

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Ferruginous Duck
Greater Scaup
Lesser Scaup
Ring-necked Duck

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Anatidae – Ducks, Geese, Swans Ducks

Gadwall
Anas strepera

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Post date March 22, 2017

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– medium-sized duck, slightly smaller than Mallard
– nocturnal migrant, rarely seen on active diurnal migration
– probably migrates in flocks, migration poorly understood

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Gadwall Anas s. strepera, F AD
BIF1679, 18/08/2009, Emden, Germany, Mathias Putze

Gadwall Anas s. strepera, F AD
BIF2792, 07/09/2017, Dornod, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Gadwall Anas s. strepera, M AD
BIF1680, 09/05/2011, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Gadwall Anas s. strepera, M AD
BIF1681, 29/05/2014, Buir Nuur, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Gadwall Anas s. strepera, M AD
BIF1682, 29/05/2014, Buir Nuur, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Gadwall Anas s. strepera, AD M F
BIF2791, 25/08/2017, Dornod, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Gadwall Anas s. strepera, M F AD
BIF1683, 09/05/2011, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Gadwall Anas s. strepera, F AD
BIF1684, 09/05/2011, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Gadwall Anas s. strepera, M F AD
BIF1685, 29/05/2014, Buir Nuur, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Gadwall Anas s. strepera, M AD WIN
BIF2793, 07/09/2017, Dornod, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Gadwall Anas s. strepera, M F
BIF1686, 11/08/2013, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Gadwall Anas s. strepera, M F
BIF1687, 11/08/2013, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Gadwall Anas s. strepera, M F
BIF1688, 14/03/2014, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Gadwall Anas s. strepera, M F
BIF1689, 14/03/2014, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Gadwall Anas s. strepera
Mallard Anas p. platyrhynchus
BIF1690, 14/03/2014, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Gadwall Anas s. strepera, M F
Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata, M F
Mallard Anas p. platyrhynchus, F
BIF3576, 27/06/2016, Belzig, Germany, Mathias Putze

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

– usually nonvocal during migration

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Mallard (v)

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Anatidae – Ducks, Geese, Swans Ducks

Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula

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Post date March 17, 2017

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– medium-sized duck, slightly smaller than Mallard
– diurnal migrant, probably nocturnal movements as well
– migrates in small to medium flocks in formation

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Common Goldeneye Bucephala c. clangula, M AD BREED
BIF1597, 21/03/2014, Leipzig, Germany, Mathias Putze

Common Goldeneye Bucephala c. clangula, F AD BREED
BIF1598, 04/12/2011, Leipzig, Germany, Mathias Putze

Common Goldeneye Bucephala c. clangula, M AD BREED
BIF1599, 30/03/2010, Leipzig, Germany, Mathias Putze

Common Goldeneye Bucephala c. clangula, M AD BREED
BIF1600, 30/03/2010, Leipzig, Germany, Mathias Putze

Common Goldeneye Bucephala c. clangula, M F AD BREED
BIF1601, 04/12/2011, Leipzig, Germany, Mathias Putze

Common Goldeneye Bucephala c. clangula, F AD BREED
BIF1602, 04/12/2011, Leipzig, Germany, Mathias Putze

Common Goldeneye Bucephala c. clangula, M 1CY
BIF1603, 04/12/2011, Leipzig, Germany, Mathias Putze

Common Goldeneye Bucephala c. clangula, M NBREED>BREED
BIF2776, 31/10/2017, Kühlungsborn, Germany, Roland Neumann

Common Goldeneye Bucephala c. clangula, M 2CY
BIF1604, 12/06/2014, Tasch Gai Nuur, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Common Goldeneye Bucephala c. clangula, M F
BIF1605, 15/01/2017, Rügen, Germany, Mathias Putze

Common Goldeneye Bucephala c. clangula, M
Smew Mergellus albellus (2nd right)
BIF2774, 31/10/2017, Kühlungsborn, Germany, Roland Neumann

Common Goldeneye Bucephala c. clangula
Common Pochard Aythya ferina
BIF1606, 09/06/2014, Tasch Gai Nuur, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Common Goldeneye Bucephala c. clangula, M
Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula, F
BIF2775, 31/10/2017, Kühlungsborn, Germany, Roland Neumann

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

– usually nonvocal during migration
– AD M have conspiciuous wing sounds
– IMM M have weaker, F no obvious wing sound

Common Goldeneye Bucephala c. clangula, M AD, wing sound
BIF1708, 03/12/2009, Leipzig, Germany, Patrick Franke

Common Goldeneye Bucephala c. clangula, M AD, wing sound
BIF2148, 23/01/2018, Haselbacher Teiche, Germany, Patrick Franke

Common Goldeneye Bucephala c. clangula, M 2CY, wing sound
Mallard Anas p. platyrhynchus, F AD, call in flight
BIF1709, 04/01/2011, Leipzig, Germany, Patrick Franke

Common Goldeneye Bucephala c. clangula, M F AD,
wing sound (M), calls in flight (F)
BIF1710, 25/05/2013, Ider Gol, Mongolia, Patrick Franke

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Barrow’s Goldeneye (v, a)
Red-breasted Merganser (v)
Goosander (v)
Smew (v)

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Anatidae – Ducks, Geese, Swans Ducks

Common Shelduck
Tadorna tadorna

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Post date February 17, 2017

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– very large duck, proportions like goose, much larger than Mallard
– diurnal migrant, possibly nocturnal movement as well
– migrates in small to medium flocks in formation

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Common Shelduck Tadorna tadorna, 1CY
BIF2192, 07/09/2017, Dornod, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Common Shelduck Tadorna tadorna, F AD
BIF1386, 01/07/2015, Rügen, Roland Neumann

Common Shelduck Tadorna tadorna, F AD
BIF1387, 01/07/2015, Rügen, Roland Neumann

Common Shelduck Tadorna tadorna, F AD
BIF2194, 07/09/2017, Dornod, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Common Shelduck Tadorna tadorna, M F AD BREED
BIF0114, 30/05/2014, Buir Nuur, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Common Shelduck Tadorna tadorna, M AD BREED, F 3CY
BIF0115, 17/05/2011, Choibalsan-Kherlen Gol, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Common Shelduck Tadorna tadorna, M F AD BREED (left M possibly 3CY)
BIF1396, 09/05/2011, Greifswald, Germany, Michael Heiß

Common Shelduck Tadorna tadorna, M AD BREED (left), M 2CY (right), 2CY probably M
BIF1397, 13/05/14, Katinger Watt, Germany, Michael Heiß

Common Shelduck Tadorna tadorna, 1CY
BIF2193, 07/09/2017, Dornod, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Common Shelduck Tadorna tadorna
BIF0322, 22/10/2012, Jadebusen, Germany, Mathias Putze

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

Common Shelduck Tadorna tadorna, calls in flight, wing sound
BIF116, 10/05/2009, Greifswalder Oie, Germany, Patrick Franke

Common Shelduck Tadorna tadorna, calls in flight, wing sound
BIF117, 10/05/2009, Greifswalder Oie, Germany, Patrick Franke

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Ruddy Shelduck
Egyptian Goose
Common Eider

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Anatidae – Ducks, Geese, Swans Ducks

Eurasian Teal
Anas crecca

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Post date February 10, 2017

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– smallest duck, clearly smaller than Mallard
– wader-like flight
– nocturnal/diurnal migrant
– migrates in pairs or in small to medium flocks in loose formation
– often mixed with other ducks and even waders

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Eurasian Teal Anas c. crecca, M NBREED -> BREED
BIF0280, 15/11/2011, North Sea, offshore, Germany, Mathias Putze

Eurasian Teal Anas c. crecca, M F NBREED
BIF0281, 13/09/13, Emden, Germany, Mathias Putze

Eurasian Teal Anas c. crecca, M F NBREED
BIF0340, 13/09/2013, Emden, Germany, Mathias Putze

Eurasian Teal Anas c. crecca, M F BREED
BIF0794, 07/04/13, North Sea, offshore, Germany, Mathias Putze

Eurasian Teal Anas c. crecca, M F BREED
BIF0795, 07/04/13, North Sea, offshore, Germany, Mathias Putze

Eurasian Teal Anas c. crecca, M F NBREED
Garganey Anas querquedula, F (uppermost left)
BIF1230, 21/09/2016, Besh Barmag, Azerbaijan, Michael Heiß

Eurasian Teal Anas c. crecca, WIN
Garganey Anas querquedula, AD F WIN
BIF2784, 07/09/17, Dornod, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Eurasian Teal Anas c. crecca, WIN
Garganey Anas querquedula, AD F WIN
BIF2795, 07/09/17, Dornod, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Eurasian Teal Anas c. crecca, WIN
BIF2786, 07/09/17, Dornod, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Eurasian Teal Anas c. crecca, WIN
Broad-billed Sandpiper Calidris falcinellus, WIN
Green Sandpiper Tringa ochropus, WIN
BIF2785, 07/09/17, Dornod, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Eurasian Teal Anas c. crecca
BIF0282, 09/10/2013, Schadebacher Teiche, Germany, Mathias Putze

Eurasian Teal Anas c. crecca
BIF0283, 10/11/2012, Großteich Torgau, Germany, Mathias Putze

Eurasian Teal Anas c. crecca
BIF0284, 10/11/2012, Großteich Torgau, Germany, Mathias Putze

Eurasian Teal Anas c. crecca, M F NBREED
Garganey Anas querquedula, F 1CY (3rd from left)
BIF1231, 21/09/2016, Besh Barmag, Azerbaijan, Michael Heiß

Eurasian Teal Anas c. crecca
Garganey Anas querquedula, M NBREED (centre)
BIF1232, 14/09/2011, Besh Barmag, Azerbaijan, Michael Heiß

Eurasian Teal Anas c. crecca, F
Common Eider Somateria m. molissima, M F AD BREED
Northern Shoveler Anas clyptaea, M F AD BREED
BIF1064, 19/04/2016, North Sea, offshore, Roland Neumann

Eurasian Teal Anas c. crecca, F
Common Eider Somateria m. molissima, M F AD BREED
Northern Shoveler Anas clyptaea, M F AD BREED
BIF1065, 19/04/2016, North Sea, offshore, Roland Neumann

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

– no particular flight calls
– usually silent during diurnal migration flights
– but quite vocal during nocturnal migration (social calls, display?)
– female: nasal, typical rasping (female) duck calls
– male: short whistle, similar to Northern Pintail, but at a higher frequency

– overview –

– detail –
Eurasian Teal Anas c. crecca, M F, calls in flight, wing sound
BIF3669, 31/01/2022, Caerlaverock, Scotland, Patrick Franke

– overview –

– detail –
Eurasian Teal Anas c. crecca, M, calls in flight, M F wing sound
Eurasian Wigeon Mareca penelope, M, calls in flight
BIF3668, 31/01/2022, Caerlaverock, Scotland, Patrick Franke

– overview –

– detail –
Eurasian Teal Anas c. crecca, M, calls in flight, wing sound
BIF0881, 31/03/2013, Holzberg, Germany, Patrick Franke

– overview –

– detail –
Eurasian Teal Anas c. crecca, F, calls in flight
Common Snipe Gallinago gallinago faroensis
BIF0882, 29/06/2015, Myvatn, Iceland, Patrick Franke

Eurasian Teal Anas c. crecca, wing sound, ~30 individuals
BIF2957, 21/07/2018, Karrendorfer Wiesen, Germany, Patrick Franke

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Northern Pintail (a)
Eurasian Wigeon (v)
Garganey (v)

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Anatidae – Ducks, Geese, Swans Ducks

Garganey
Anas querquedula

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Post date February 10, 2017

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– small duck, slightly larger than Eurasian Teal
– diurnal/nocturnal migrant
– migrates pairwise or in small to medium flocks in messy formation
– often mixed with other dabbling ducks

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Garganey Anas querquedula, M AD BREED
BIF0561, 22/05/2010, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Garganey Anas querquedula, M AD BREED
BIF0562, 22/05/2010, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Garganey Anas querquedula, M AD BREED
BIF0560, 25/05/2017, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Garganey Anas querquedula, M F AD BREED
BIF0563, 28/04/2010, Gahlenbeck, Germany, Mathias Putze

Garganey Anas querquedula, M F AD BREED
BIF0564, 28/04/2010, Gahlenbeck, Germany, Mathias Putze

Garganey Anas querquedula, F
BIF0491, 14/02/2015, Khawr Dhurf, Oman, Mathias Putze

Garganey Anas querquedula, M AD BREED
BIF1223, 08/04/2012, Besh Barmag, Azerbaijan, Michael Heiß

Garganey Anas querquedula, M AD NBREED
BIF0492, 14/01/2015, Lake Chamo, Ethiopia, Mathias Putze

Garganey Anas querquedula
BIF0493, 14/02/2015, Khawr Dhurf, Oman, Mathias Putze

Garganey Anas querquedula, M F AD BREED
BIF1224, 14/03/2012, Besh Barmag, Azerbaijan, Michael Heiß

Garganey Anas querquedula, M F NBREED
Eurasian Teal Anas c. crecca, probably F (2nd from left)
BIF1225, 21/09/2016, Besh Barmag, Azerbaijan, Michael Heiß

Garganey Anas querquedula, M F NBREED
BIF1226, 17/09/2016, Besh Barmag, Azerbaijan, Michael Heiß

Garganey Anas querquedula, M F NBREED
Eurasian Teal Anas c. crecca, probably F (e.g. two birds left)
BIF1227, 16/09/2011, Besh Barmag, Azerbaijan, Michael Heiß

Garganey Anas querquedula
BIF1228, 20/09/2016, Besh Barmag, Azerbaijan, Michael Heiß

Garganey Anas querquedula
BIF1229, 20/09/2016, Besh Barmag, Azerbaijan, Michael Heiß

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

– no particular flight calls
– usually silent during diurnal migration flights
– but vocal during nocturnal migration (social calls, display?)
– female: nasal, typical rasping (female) duck calls
– male: distinctive short wooden rattle consisting of short series
of 8-10 elements

– calls in flight not yet sound recorded –

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Eurasian Wigeon
Eurasian Teal

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Anatidae – Ducks, Geese, Swans Ducks

Northern Shoveler
Anas clypeata

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Post date February 10, 2017

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– medium-sized duck, considerably smaller than Mallard
– diurnal/nocturnal migrant
– migrates pairwise or in small to medium flocks in formation

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata, AD M BREED, F
BIF0488, 18/02/2015, Khawr Rawri, Oman, Mathias Putze

Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata, AD M BREED, F
BIF0489, 18/02/2015, Khawr Rawri, Oman, Mathias Putze

Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata, AD M BREED, 2CY M, F
BIF0490, 18/02/2015, Khawr Rawri, Oman, Mathias Putze

Northern Shoveler Anas clyptaea, M AD BREED, F
Eurasian Teal Anas crecca, F
Common Eider Somateria m. molissima, M AD BREED, F
BIF1064, 19/04/2016, North Sea, offshore, Roland Neumann

Northern Shoveler Anas clyptaea, M AD BREED, F
Eurasian Teal Anas crecca, F
Common Eider Somateria m. molissima, M AD BREED, F
BIF1065, 19/04/2016, North Sea, offshore, Roland Neumann

Northern Shoveler Anas clyptaea, F AD NBREED
Mallard Anas p platyrhynchus, M AD NBREED
BIF0735, 26/07/2009, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Northern Shoveler Anas clyptaea, M NBREED
Mallard Anas p. platyrhynchus, F
BIF3577, 27/06/2016, Belzig, Germany, Mathias Putze

Northern Shoveler Anas clyptaea, AD F (fith from left, first from right), M 1CY or NBREED
Northern Pintail Anas acuta, M (fith from rigth), 1CY (third from right)
BIF3580, 07/09/2017, Buir Nuur, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Northern Shoveler Anas clyptaea, M NBREED
GadwallAnas s. strepera, M F
Mallard Anas p. platyrhynchus, F
BIF3577, 27/06/2016, Belzig, Germany, Mathias Putze

Northern Shoveler Anas clyptaea, M F NBREED
Garganey Anas querquedula, M F NBREED
BIF1236, 16/09/2011, Besh Barmag, Azerbaijan, Michael Heiß

Northern Shoveler Anas clyptaea
Garganey Anas querquedula
Northern Pintail Anas acuta
BIF1237, 21/09/2016, Besh Barmag, Azerbaijan, Michael Heiß

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

calls in flight not yet sound recorded

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Mallard
Northern Pintail

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Anatidae – Ducks, Geese, Swans Ducks

Northern Pintail
Anas acuta

Post author By Admin
Post date February 10, 2017

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– medium-sized duck, roughly size of Mallard but slimmer
– nocturnal/diurnal migrant
– migrates in pairs or in small to medium flocks in loose formation
– often mixed with other ducks

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Northern Pintail Anas acuta, M AD BREED
BIF0484, 11/02/2015, Sur, Oman, Mathias Putze

Northern Pintail Anas acuta, M AD BREED
BIF0485, 11/02/2015, Sur, Oman, Mathias Putze

Northern Pintail Anas acuta, M AD BREED
Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea M, F
BIF2174, 23/02/2017, Bumthang, Buthan, Mathias Putze

Northern Pintail Anas acuta, F or 1CY
BIF3579, 23/08/2017, Buir Nuur, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Northern Pintail Anas acuta, M F AD BREED
Eurasian Teal A c. crecca, M AD BREED
BIF0486, 11/02/2015, Khawr Dhurf, Oman, Mathias Putze

Northern Pintail Anas acuta, M F AD BREED
BIF0487, 31/12/2012, Merdja Zerga, Morocco, Mathias Putze

Northern Pintail Anas acuta, M (fith from right), F 1CY (third from right)
Northern Shoveler Anas clyptaea, 1CY (third from left), F AD
BIF3581, 07/09/2017, Buir Nuur, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Northern Pintail Anas acuta, M F NBREED
Garganey Anas querquedula, M F NBREED
BIF1254, 21/06/2016, Besh Barmag, Azerbaijan, Michael Heiß

Northern Pintail Anas acuta, M NBREED
BIF3582, 07/09/2017, Buir Nuur, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Northern Pintail Anas acuta, NBREED
Eurasian Wigeon Anas penelope, M F NBREED
BIF2175, 09/10/2017, Kühlungsborn, Germany, Roland Neumann

Northern Pintail Anas acuta, M F NBREED
Garganey Anas querquedula, M F NBREED
BIF1255, 21/06/2016, Besh Barmag, Azerbaijan, Michael Heiß

Northern Pintail Anas acuta
Northern Shoveler Anas clyptaea
Garganey Anas querquedula
BIF1237, 21/09/2016, Besh Barmag, Azerbaijan, Michael Heiß

Northern Pintail Anas acuta, NBREED or 1CY
Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis
Pink-footed Goose Anser brachyrhynchus
BIF1066, 11/11/2016, North Sea, Germany, Roland Neumann

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Northern Shoveler (v)
Eurasian Teal (a)
Common Scoter (a)

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