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Oxyura jamaicensis
Photo by IanF
Male photgraphed at: Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park, Billingham

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
Photo by postcardcv
female

Native of North America, introduced to the UK and Europe, where hybridisation with white-headed duck is causing some concern. Currently there is a controversial attempt to irradicate ruddy duck from the UK.

Distribution

Taxonomy

Habitat

Marshes, ponds and lakes

Behaviour

External Links

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