Weekend Warrior Waterfowl Quiz

By Mike • February 9, 2008 • 5 comments

On a weekend that is, at least around here, cold, gray, and dreary, it’s entirely possible that not everyone is exercising their avian observation muscles to the fullest. Here’s a waterfowl workout for you weekend warriors… aficionados from either side of the Atlantic can and should play along:

Weekend Waterfowl 1

Easy, right? I’m sure you don’t need it, but here’s another view. Gods save you if you actually get this right!

Weekend Waterfowl 2

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Mike

Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Besides founding 10,000 Birds and I and the Bird, Mike has also created a number of other entertaining sites and resources such as Nature Blog Network and Best Birding Tours.

5 Responses to “Weekend Warrior Waterfowl Quiz”

Laura Feb 9th, 2008 at 11:58 pm

I vote female Northern Pintail. Great photos!
Patrick Feb 10th, 2008 at 6:36 pm

Yep, I’m with Laura.
Mike Feb 10th, 2008 at 9:20 pm

Do we have any dissenting opinions?
Nathan Feb 10th, 2008 at 9:34 pm

Unlike some of your contributers, you’ve given us enough to go on for this bird. : )

Long wings and nice arrowhead pattern. I’ll say White-cheeked Pintail.

Nope, just kidding, I’ll go along with the crowd. Northern Pintail.
Mike Feb 11th, 2008 at 4:08 pm

Man, you three are good!