[Tweeters] Duck identification

[Anne Millbrooke]

"Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Kevin McGowan boils waterfowl identification down to one simple question: Where’s the white?

"As an example of putting his “Where’s the White?” method to use, McGowan offers the Green-winged Teal—a small dabbler that’s similar in shape and color pattern to Northern Shoveler and American Wigeon. ­

"The diagonal white stripe running up toward a Green-winged Teal’s shoulder stands out, even at a distance. ­The Northern Shoveler has a prominent white patch near its rump and a fully white breast. ­The American Wigeon lacks any white in its chest area and also has a white crown."

Source: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/wheres-the-white-a-simple-question-can-be-the-key-in-waterfowl-id/?_hsmi=244561451&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_gvk_jpC9kt3UiOOhkBE2MYQay1eqTTNc2sSENS1xNTBtgdpCwieDjUKKYLOhzjTJEY0eUp9XYcgKIrs_KDBEIi5DgTQ