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;[[:Category:Oxyura|Oxyura]] jamaicensis | ;[[:Category:Oxyura|Oxyura]] jamaicensis | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
A small diving duck. Compact body with large head and stiff tale give it a very distinctive shape. | A small diving duck. Compact body with large head and stiff tale give it a very distinctive shape. | ||
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*Striking blue bill | *Striking blue bill | ||
*White cheeks | *White cheeks | ||
*Dark brown head | *Dark brown head | ||
*Red/brown body | *Red/brown body | ||
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*Dull brown | *Dull brown | ||
*Bold, pale cheek patches | *Bold, pale cheek patches | ||
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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
Native of [[North America]], introduced to the [[UK]] and [[Europe]], where hybridisation with white-headed duck is causing some concern. | Native of [[North America]], introduced to the [[UK]] and [[Europe]], where hybridisation with white-headed duck is causing some concern. | ||
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{{GSearch|Oxyura+jamaicensis}} | {{GSearch|Oxyura+jamaicensis}} | ||
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- Oxyura jamaicensis
Identification
A small diving duck. Compact body with large head and stiff tale give it a very distinctive shape. Male
- Striking blue bill
- White cheeks
- Dark brown head
- Red/brown body
Female
- Dull brown
- Bold, pale cheek patches
Distribution
Native of North America, introduced to the UK and Europe, where hybridisation with white-headed duck is causing some concern.
Taxonomy
Habitat
Marshes, ponds and lakes
Behaviour
Dives to feed. Often sinks low in water before diving or even sinks completely to feed without diving. Rarely seen on land as it walks poorly.
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