Habitat:

• Marshes, lakes and bays. Diet includes various aquatic plants, insects, small fish and crustaceans.

Notes:

• Male is similar to male redhead, but with longer, sloping bill and more white on the body.
• Male voice is a hoarse croak or a peep; female voice is a wailing “curr-curr” or a loud quack.

Be sure to check local regulations for hunting or trapping information on this species.