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Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

Males have a brown body, black neck and head with a white cheek patch, and a blue bill while in breeding plumage. The tail is longer than most other ducks, and normally sticks up out of the water, but I couldn't see it on this guy.

Habitat:

They are found in marshy lakes and ponds in North America. There were about 5 hanging out at this park in open woodlands.

Notes:

The second photo also has a Mallard and American Wigeons in it.

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