Gray Teal x Hardhead (hybrid) - Marc Gardner

ML284581211

Gray Teal x Hardhead (hybrid) Anas gracilis x Aythya australis

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Borroloola STP
Roper Gulf, Northern Territory, Australia
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Map Coordinates: -16.096768, 136.306303
Age
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Observation details

Photographed. With the Grey Teal flock and not associating with Hardheads. Determined to be a hybrid due to displaying similar features of both species. Eye was not white but a golden colour (Grey Teal have reddish eyes), head shape like a Grey Teal with half male Hardhead colour extending to a pattern over the eye. Breast is lighter Hardhead colour but has the 'gibber' pattern of a Grey Teal. Also a 'pale bum' which is diagnostic of Hardheads. Bill shape and profile was more Grey Teal but colour resembled Hardhead but lacked the white tip seen in Hardheads.

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