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Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

Photo by TamLar
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A small duck with long, often upright tail. Male has a chestnut body, a black crown, white cheeks and blue bill.

Habitat:

Lakes and Ponds

Reference Links:

Ruddy duck

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