Talk:Crested Shelduck

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Righty-ho, let's tear into this one.....

Very little is known about this bird, which apparently bred in Korea and eastern Russia and was probably a relict species that had a wider distribution in prehistoric times. - I'd probably split this sentence. the 'and' seems to be a bit of a tenuous link and sounds a bit odd when one says it out load.
I split the sentence. Is this better?
However, it is generally believed that this species is not a hybrid and that the existence of such a hybrid would be unlikely - I am wracking my brains - is there a way to not use two 'hybrid's in the one sentence? Might be tricky and if unavoidable then that is that but...
How do you like "crossbreed" for the second hybrid? If not, then I don't know.
The Crested Shelduck was initially described in 1890.. - I'd use the verb 'reported' so as to distinguish from 'Described' (i.e. formally) 2 sentences later.
Done
The genus name Tadorna comes from Celtic roots -be good to link Celtic and find the word it may be from if possible. Not a deal-breaker for GA but one less hurdle for FAC
Done
it is believed to be a migratory species --> 'it is believed to be migratory' (reduce reduplication)
Done
It eats vegetation, agricultural crops,.. - any more info here? Both could mean a wide variety of things...
I don't think anyone has studied its dietary habits- I got the impression most of this is conjecture based on its relatives. I clarified a bit more- does it need more?
Lots of sentences beginning with 'It' in Ecology and behavior section
better?
The Crested Shelduck never had a large population in modern times,... - sounds odd, '..was never numerous ?
much better phrasing
..there likely are less than 50 individuals. - fewer
Done
over collecting - one word?
Done

Otherwise - looking good. cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 04:25, 30 December 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for reviewing it, Casliber. I put my comments above below each point. If there are other things, I'll adress them as soon as I can. Thanks. Rufous-crowned Sparrow (talk) 05:09, 30 December 2007 (UTC)
Yep, all good. OK we're there. congrats. question is - is there enough other material for FAC...I guess there could be more in taxonomy re tadorna and relationships with other shelducks, and some more about extinction, reckon it's worth a shot? cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 06:04, 30 December 2007 (UTC)
Thanks. It never crossed my mind to submit it at a FAC because of it shortness. IMO its complete unless taxonomy gets expanded and I think it meets the MOS. However, it is also only 12000 bytes (14000 tops w. taxo expansion). Probably will let it sit for a while if I do anything- planning on fufilling some promises and bring Andean Condor to FA and will fiddle with Huia (in great shape before I found it), Ivory-billed Woodpecker, John James Audubon, Mark Catesby, Chinese Crested Tern, Gurney's Pitta, Richard Dobbs Spaight... (dwindles off) Rufous-crowned Sparrow (talk) 06:47, 30 December 2007 (UTC)
Yeah no worries. I've come to appreciate GA more now as a way-station. It can be left and has a handy reference point for later. You never know, some more stuff may come up :) cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 09:44, 30 December 2007 (UTC)