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Redhead

Aythya americana

Photo by BlueAppaloosa
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Field Notes

Description:

With a cleverly descriptive name, males have red heads, with dark chests and tails and gray in the middle. The females are brown, being darker on top and lighter underneath.

Habitat:

near water.

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