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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.

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Plano, Texas, USA

Spotted on Nov 16, 2013
Submitted on Nov 16, 2013

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