1^st Round Voting Comments

Record #: 3-B-89

American Black Duck

REJECT -- 0 Accept, 7 Reject

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Shirley Sturts -- Reject, specific identification not established

There is a good possibility that the identification is correct.
However, the identification is based on only one field mark.
The observer is experienced with Mallards and other ducks but has no experience with the American Black Duck.

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Cliff Weisse -- Reject, specific identification not established

I feel this was probably an American Black Duck but the description does not conclusively eliminate the possibility of American Black Duck x Mallard.

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Dave Trochlell -- Reject, specific identification not established

Mr. McKenzie's description is too brief; it does not contain a physical description of the bird nor does it rule out other species.

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Carlisle -- Reject, specific identification not established

Likely correct but not enough detail. In what month was the bird seen? What details of the bird were seen?

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Charles Swift -- Reject, specific identification not established

Description lacking in detail.

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Chuck Trost -- Reject, specific identification not established

Single observer with very little description.

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Dumroese -- Reject, specific identification not established

This is a very old record lacking specifics other than "all dark." Why not a female Harlequin?

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