Arizona
Ruddy Duck
Oxyura jamaicensis
(L 15" WS 26" Wt 1.2 lb)
Feeds by diving and swimming
underwater...helped by a clear
nictitating membrane.
underwater...helped by a clear
nictitating membrane.
Sweetwater Wetlands
22Jan2020
Oxyura in Greek means
sharp,
pointed tail.
pointed tail.
© BirdNote,
Dennis Paulson
© Wikipedia
We obviously do not wear
white while bird watching in
the woods, but white can be
used to attract loons, grebes
and diving ducks.
(Dave Jasper)
white while bird watching in
the woods, but white can be
used to attract loons, grebes
and diving ducks.
(Dave Jasper)
© Randolph
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