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Date: 3/19/26 6:25 am From: Richard <rlgarrigus1962...> Subject: Re: [Maine-birds] Digest for - 2 updates in 2 topics
I’ve seen them referred to as "scapular sails” but have no idea whether that indicates a true function, or is merely a clever name > On Mar 19, 2026, at 4:23 AM, <maine-birds...> wrote: > > <maine-birds...> <https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email#!forum/maine-birds/topics> <https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email/#!overview> Google Groups <https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email/#!overview> > Topic digest <> > View all topics <https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email#!forum/maine-birds/topics> > eiders <x-msg://1/#group_thread_0> - 1 Update > Eiders <x-msg://1/#group_thread_1> - 1 Update > eiders <http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds/t/3fe134e21b5ce1d9?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> > <dhtucker...> <dhtucker...>: Mar 18 07:20PM > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/156774982@N05/55155332328/in/dateposted-public/ > > Check two photos at the above link that illustrate the points on the backs of male eiders of two species. Thanks for any insights. Dave > Back to top <x-msg://1/#digest_top>Eiders <http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds/t/676e5713a1b9762?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> > <dhtucker...>: Mar 18 11:21AM -0400 > > Question at large. Have noticed a pair of white triangular pyramids on the backs of male common eiders, darker ones on the back of a king eider. Wondering what these units might be labeled in ornithological parlance, and their function, if any. They protrude an inch at most, looking like misplaced ears. Thank in advance for any info! > > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone > > Get Outlook for Android > Back to top <x-msg://1/#digest_top> > You received this digest because you're subscribed to updates for this group. You can change your settings on the group membership page <https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email#!forum/maine-birds/join>. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it send an email to maine-birds+<unsubscribe...> <mailto:maine-birds+<unsubscribe...>. -- Maine birds mailing list <maine-birds...> http://groups.google.com/group/maine-birds https://sites.google.com/site/birding207 --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Maine birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to maine-birds+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/maine-birds/<C3CCBF58-C14E-4F46-A7BF-503E1CAD8AF5...>

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