I saw this bird on the west side of the reservoir and was somewhat puzzled. Then I saw small but noticeable feather tufts on the back of the head, more noticeable than my distant pictures show. I have seen exactly one tufted duck prior to this (not a juvi) so I am no expert on this species. I was able to get some camera phone digi-scoped pictures which I have attached to my list. I have to admit I am a bit troubled by the head shape of this bird. It is a juvi so I am ok with the seemingly lack of a dark breast. The head is shaped a bit like ring-necked duck imo, but it lacks the pale eyering and eyeline. And I've never seen a ring-necked duck with tufts on the head with no eyering or eyeline. I was able to find similar looking juvi 'tufted duck' pictures online. Comments are welcomed.
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S49494502
Glenn Walbek
Castle Rock, CO
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