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.
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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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