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Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

Photo by RachelM
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Description:

The Ruddy Duck is a duck from North America and the Andes Mountains of South America, one of the stiff-tailed ducks. Their breeding habitat is marshy lakes and ponds. They nest in dense marsh vegetation near water.

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Nice one! Love that blue bill:-)

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