Local bird quiz

[crozziefan]

Hi, just got a few more really puzzling riddles. All have birds name answers. There were 50 to start with and I have 8 I am stuck on. Can anyone help please. Many thanks for the other answers earlier in the week.

1.The dog from Burton's, almost. (8.7. letters
2. A crocus or worker. (9 letters)
3. Nearly one bird and -er- another. (9 letters) Is this Bergander do you think?
4. A polka -dotter, elongated-contained such a specimen
in the Middle Ages and beyond. (8 letters)
5. A double male? (8 letters)
6. A bird for penance (9 letters)

[ulysses100]

answered already as ;
1. Montagu's harrier
2.corm or ant

[Christiana]

3 Goosander?

[johnalex]

5. Cockatoo . . . . cocker two

[Christiana]

5) cockatoo?

[Christiana]

6) Friarbird?

[kettledrum]

4. dotterel polka-DOTTER ELongated

[sarumite]

6. Albatross ?

[crozziefan]

Thank you so much for your answers and ideas for answers. I am really grateful.