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April 21, 2021

A Duck and Goose Distinction, Plus a Downy Woodpecker.

I just read that a duck's nostrils are placed higher up on the beak than a goose's. Here's a muscovy duck.

Now here's a goose. See how far down the nostrils are. 

Perhaps you noticed that Mrs. Duck is missing some feathers on the back of her neck. That is usually from her mate biting her neck while mating. I've also seen quite a few geese in this condition. Hopefully we'll see little ones in a month. 


Well, this is a family show so let's change the subject. Today's final photos show a downy woodpecker. 

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11 comments:

  1. Tom6:50 AM, April 22, 2021

    ...neat feathered friends.

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  2. David M. Gascoigne,6:54 AM, April 22, 2021

    The loss of a few feathers is a small price to pay!

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  3. William Kendall6:55 AM, April 22, 2021

    The woodpecker is my favourite.

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  4. eileeninmd7:03 AM, April 22, 2021

    Hello,
    Cute photos, I like the geese and the woodie.
    Take care, enjoy your day!

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  5. Barbara Rogers8:56 AM, April 22, 2021

    I never thought of the placement of nostrils. So now I know. Does that make me a better person? Well, I think so!

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  6. Linda W.9:42 AM, April 22, 2021

    I never knew that about ducks and geese! We have some baby goslings in a nearby park and they sure are cute.

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  7. Villrose2:29 PM, April 22, 2021

    Fun facts about ducks and geese! Suppose there will be little ones in a while, then :)

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  8. Lowcarb team member5:03 PM, April 22, 2021

    Thank you for sharing those facts and the photographs.

    All the best Jan

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  9. RedPat7:42 PM, April 22, 2021

    I'll have to check out some bird nostrils! ;-)

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  10. lenalima8:53 PM, April 22, 2021

    Nunca cheguei perto demais de um ganso, interessante.
    bj

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  11. betty-NZ4:23 AM, April 25, 2021

    The things I learn! Love your gorgeous critters.

    Your link at 'My Corner of the World' this week is a wonderful addition!

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