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Ruddy Duck(Oxyura jamaicensis)Size:
Distribution
in North America: |
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Habitat:
- Marshes, lakes, ponds, bays
- Eats crustaceans, insects, aquatic plants
Notes:
- Small and “chubby.”
- Often holds tail vertically.
- Cannot walk on land.
Be sure to check local regulations for hunting or trapping information on this species.
