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Ruddy Duck

Érismature rousse

Oxyura jamaicensis

Birds of North America
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Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Ruddy Duck

B L W W W Family Latin Name
15" 38.1cm 18.5" 47cm 1.2lb. 544.3g Anatidae Oxyura jamaicensis

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  • Winter
Ruddy Duck range

Ruddy Duck is one of the smaller ducks seen in North America. This duck is a member of the diving ducks and has a preference for smaller bodies of water. It belongs to a group of ducks known as the stiff-tailed ducks, the Masked Duck from Mexico and Central America and the White-headed Duck from Europe are the two others. This duck is seen throughout the Caribbean islands including Cuba.


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