David,

I'm unaware of plumage variations between Barrow's & Common Goldeneye that can aid identification. But in my opinion the full yellow bill and the head shape make this a female Barrow's Goldeneye.

Dennis Rockwell
Kennewick, WA
dennisrockwell at dwwireless.net

----- Original Message -----
From: David Richardson
To: Tweeters
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:32 PM
Subject: [Tweeters] Common or Barrow's Goldeneye ?


This duck was dabbling around near the Mukilteo lighthouse and since it has a bright yellow bill I think it should be a Barrow's except the other plumage doesn't seem to match - help someone ?

http://www.mycamerasees.com/Birds/Birds/8592766_FXaVU#807310538_xyiJx-XL-LB

David Richardson

DaveR at nwlink.com
www.MyCameraSees.com




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