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Redhead Duck (male)

Aythya americana

Photo by Jellis
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Diving duck<br>
Males are known for it's dark red head. It also has golden eyes and a blue bill. Black upper back, rear and breast. Light grey flanks and grey patterned back.

Habitat:

Spotted in large pond near the bay

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Comments (2)

Thank you Hema. Tough to find. Thought Pacific Commons Pond gets them, they are too far to photograph for me. I got lucky here, this one let me so close.

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