Redhead

Aythya americana

(L 19" WS 20" Wt 2.3 lb)

Throughout Cont. U.S and much of
Canada...according to the season.

So. Padre Island
Birding & Nature Ctr

22Apr2013

I myself have never been a duck-
hunter. I think ducks have enough
trouble without me.

     (Roger Tory Peterson)

Aythya in Greek is a seabird
mentioned by Aristotle,
Hesychius et al.

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Society

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