Is this a Chestnut Teal?

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Is this a Chestnut Teal?

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Subject:	Is this a Chestnut Teal?
From:	Robin Eckermann <>
Date:	Sun, 05 Oct 2014 14:43:58 +1100

I met a few COGgers at CP this morning to learn the outcome of the debate as to whether the nest behind a flap of bark was occupied by a Flame Robin or a Scarlet Robin - those voting for Flame won the day. Whilst in the area, I snapped a couple of ducks on the pond, and at the time, dismissed them as Grey Teals. However, on taking a closer look at the pictures, I can't account for the dark head of the male. Its not green (as shown in all the reference books) ... but could this be a pair of Chestnut Teals?

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Regards ... Robin Eckermann
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