Redhead - Anatidae aythya americana
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Redhead with Coot

Redhead with Coots and Ruddy Ducks




Photo Details
1. Redhead with Coot - December 21, 2004 - Farmington Bay, Davis County, Utah - © Nicky Davis
2. Redhead with Male and Female Ruddy Ducks and Coots - December 21, 2004 - Farmington Bay, Davis County, Utah - © Nicky Davis
He stayed in the middle of these other birds, seemingly as an attempt to use them as cover.

Description
Length 19", wingspan 29". A diving duck. Trailing edge of wing pale, contrasts dark forewing.  Rounded head and back. Female  is brownish, gray bill with black tip.  Male breeding plumage- rufous head and neck, blue bill with black tip, light eyes, gray back, black breast and tail. In non-breeding plumage male has more muted color on head, breast dark brown and back light brown.
 
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