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Redhead Duck

Aythya americana

Description:

An aptly named diving duck, the Redhead can be easily identified by its bright red head and gray back. Many female Redheads make no nests of their own, but instead lay their eggs in the nests of other ducks.

Habitat:

Urban water retention pond

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ronfellows2020
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ronfellows2020

Plano, Texas, USA

Spotted on Nov 1, 2013
Submitted on Dec 10, 2013

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