Ducks at a Distance

By Bob Hines

First published by the US Fish and Wildlife Service in 1978. Profusely illustrated with over 100 drawings, many in color. According to Wikipedia: "Robert W. (Bob) Hines (1912-1994), was an American wildlife artist who had a long career with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service."

• Language: English
• Publisher: Seltzer Books
• Release date: Mar 1, 2018
• ISBN: 9781455430314

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DUCKS AT A DISTANCE: A WATERFOWL IDENTIFICATION GUIDE BY BOB HINES

Published by Seltzer Books

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Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, D.C. 1978

Identification is Important

What to Look For

Eclipse Plumage

Puddle Ducks

—Mallard,  Length—24", Weight—2¾ lbs.

——Pintail, Length—26", Weight—1¾ lbs.

——Gadwall, Length—21", Weight—2 lbs.

——Wigeon, Length—21", Weight—1¾ lbs.

——Shoveler, Length—19½", Weight—1½ lbs.

—Blue-Winged Teal Length—16", Weight—15 oz.

Cinnamon Teal

—Green-Winged Teal, Length—15 in., Weight—14 oz.

—Wood Duck, Length—18½ in., Weight—1½ lbs.

—Black Duck, Length—24 in., Weight—2¾ lbs.

Diving Ducks

—Canvasback, Length—22 in., Weight—3 lbs.

—Redheads, Length—20 in., Weight—2½ lbs.

—Ringneck, Length—17 in., Weight—2½ lbs.

——Scaup, Greater—Length—18½ in., Weight—2 lbs.; Lesser—Length—17 in., Weight—1-7/8 lbs.

——Goldeneye, Common—Length—19 in., Weight—2¼ lbs.; Barrow's—Length—19 in., Weight—2¾ lbs.

—Bufflehead, Length—14½ in., Weight—1 lb.

—Ruddy, Length—15½ in., Weight—1-1/3 lbs.

—Red-Breasted Merganser, Length—23 in., Weight—2½ lbs.

—Common Merganser, Length—25½ in., Weight—2½ lbs.

—Hooded Merganser, Length—18 in., Weight—1½ lbs.

—Whistling Ducks, Length—18-19 in., Weight—1¾ lbs.

—White-Winged Scoter, Length—21½ in., Weight—3½ lbs.

—Surf Scoter, Length—19½ in., Weight—2 lbs.

—Black Scoter, Length—19½ in., Weight—2½ lbs.

—Common Eider, Length—23½ in., Weight—5 lbs.

—Oldsquaw, Length—20½ in., Weight—2 lbs.

—Harlequin, Length—17 in., Weight—1½ lbs.