Ruddy Duck
Oxyura jamaicensis
The adult Ruddy Duck inhabits marshes, ponds, and shallow lakes, spending much of its time low in the water. It dives frequently for seeds, roots, aquatic insects, and small crustaceans rather than feeding mainly at the surface. Its stiff tail is often cocked upward, giving it a distinctive silhouette. Breeding males are known for a bright blue bill and bubbling chest-drumming displays on the water.
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- Ruddy Duck