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Fulvous Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna bicolor) Ducks, Geese and Waterfowl (Anatidae) | |||||||||||||
Okkertræand ~ Pijije Canelo Fulvous ~ Brun Visseland | |||||||||||||
1350
(1 photos)
2013-06-02 Presa la Vega (jal), Mexico
It's not always that the hunchbacked appearance is present when in flight. But the species is also easily recognizable based on the combination of the black underwings and orange brown body. |
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1349
(1 photos)
2013-06-02 Presa la Vega (jal), Mexico
Here, isolated and in the open, the birds are seen easily, but this is normally also the case when the birds are part of larger mixed flocks. The orange brown color is unique among Mexican water birds, and though not very bright still has an effect that catches the eye. |
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1348
(1 photos)
2013-06-02 Presa la Vega (jal), Mexico
The white tail band is characteristic among ducks, and gives associations toward gray geese. I counted about 100 birds this day, which is the maximum number I have ever counted of this species in Mexico. However, in nearby lakes several thousands have been counted. |
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1347
(1 photos)
2014-02-22 Valle de las Garzas (Manzanillo), Mexico
Adult. Same as 1346. The black underwings are characteristic for the Whistling-Ducks. |
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1346
(1 photos)
2014-02-22 Valle de las Garzas (Manzanillo), Mexico
Adult with the dark orangebrown colors. The hunch-backed look when flying is very characteristic for the Whistling-Ducks in general. A species that normally is difficult to approach, so this one taking the chance was a nice surprise. |
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1839
(1 photos)
2015-09-05 Laguna Atotonilco (jal), Mexico
1 bird. Not seen in the field... |