North American Ruddy Duck:
Ranges across North and South America.  Often seen in large groups of thirty to fifty, evenly spaced, with a tendency to dive in concert.  On dry land it walks awkwardly and with an upright stance because the legs are placed so far back on the body.  Also nicknamed blue-bills because of the males bright blue bill.  Nests and reeds and cattails.

North American Ruddy Duck Drake North American Ruddy Duck Hen North American Ruddy Duckling

Argentine Bluebills:

Argentine Bluebill Drake Argentine Bluebill Hen Argentine Bluebill Juvenile

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