need an id asap! please!

[stumble_n_mumble]

hey guys i live on long island. this little guy was brought to my attention as an "injury" what kind of duck is it so i can treat it properly? ive never seen a wild duck like this where i live.

 

[stumble_n_mumble]

i know its late.. but anyone

 

[patnjess]

not a clue poor girl. I think she's a girl, does that help?

 

[stumble_n_mumble]

lol not really. i kind of figure the "dull" coloring and it being wild. lol

 

[kitkatbahr]

Is there any way you can get a better and clearer picture? Especially of her head. It is hard to tell with the pic you have. I know you don't want to scare her though.

Is she tame?

 

[stumble_n_mumble]

NO not at all! thats the best pic for now. her bill almost looks like a platypus! its flat and kinda bent up.

 

[goosedragon]

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I suggest that you find a wildlife resculer ASAP. You know nothing about this duck, at least they have a network of experts they can get info from.

 

[stumble_n_mumble]

i deal with all waterfowl actually. lol. i just need an id. im not sure on these migratory birds. they look like too many species. i know that this is the best place to find people. thanks tho.

 

[Sunny the Hippie Chick]

Check out this link.

http://www.greglasley.net/northernshoveler.html

Could it be this duck. Or maybe a juvenile of this species..
Scroll through all the pics. You see females a bit down the page.

 

[stumble_n_mumble]

it could totally be! i really appreciate it!