Barrow's Goldeney

[Kevin H.]

Purple head has me confused

[thouc]

This looks like a possible hybrid between Barrow's and Common Goldeneye. The purple sheen indicates Barrow's, the facial spot is a bit pointed, but not elongated enough for a pure Barrow's. The back pattern looks more like a Common. There was a hybrid reported on Ontbirds in Hamilton yesterday. Where was this?

[Kevin H.]

Thanks the bird isn't in Hamilton I've shot enough Whistlers with gun(years ago) and camera to know this one was different thought maybe a juvi Barrow's

[Brian Bailey]

I agree, it looks like a CommonXBarrow's hybrid.  It appears to have characteristics of both species.  


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[Kevin H.]

Cool thanks guys just wish he turned his head a bit more