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Irish Birding Sighting Record |
| Website : |
www.irishbirding.com |
| Sighting URL : |
https://www.irishbirding.com/birds/web/Display/sighting/24478/American_Black_Duck.html |
| Sighting Ref : |
IB24478 |
| Sighting Date : |
19 Aug 10 |
| Common Name : |
American Black Duck |
| Scientific Name : |
Anas rubripes |
| Location : |
Achill Island |
| County : |
Mayo |
| Number Seen : |
1 |
| Principal Observer(s) : |
Micheal O' Briain
Not Specified
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| Reported By : |
Not Specified
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| Comments : |
Presumed hybrid. Dooniver, Achill Island. Note the white anterior and posterior to the speculum. At least one hybrid at Dooniver and possibly several hybrids there apart from the adult male Black Duck present at nearby Sruhill Lough.
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| Status : |
See IRBC Appendix 1 |
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| Photos : |
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| Photographer(s) : |
©
Micheal O' Briain.
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