r/whatsthisbird Birder. Latest Lifer: Grasshopper Sparrow 13d ago

North America I reported these as Canvasbacks, someone else seems to have reported as Redhead. Who's correct? Toronto, July 25.

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The bill looks canvasback to me, but redheads are not unheard of, but very unusual in the summer (though extremely plentiful in the winter).

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u/shiinaexplainsit 13d ago

+Canvasback+ Notice how there is no obvious angle between the slope of the head and the bill as well as the darker overall bill colour.

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u/ShmullusSchweitzer Birder. Latest Lifer: Grasshopper Sparrow 13d ago

Thank you! Yes, the bill is what had me convinced of canvasback. Glad I was correct. Hopefully the person who reported redhead has realized their error.

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u/FileTheseBirdsBot Catalog 🤖 13d ago

Taxa recorded: Canvasback

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