Ruddy Duck
Oxyura jamaicensis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Anseriformes · Anatidae
About
The ruddy duck is a species of duck in the family Anatidae. The ruddy duck is one of six species within the stiff-tailed ducks. Stiff-tailed ducks occupy heavily vegetated habitats in North and South America as well as the British Isles, France, and Spain. In the 1940s, the ruddy duck was introduced to the United Kingdom, where it has since established a growing population. Outside the Americas, the ruddy duck is considered a highly invasive species, prompting many countries to initiate culling projects to eradicate it from the native ecosystem.
Fun Fact
Male Ruddy Ducks inflate sacs in their necks to produce bubbling sounds during courtship, one of the most elaborate duck displays.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is marshy lakes and ponds.
Diet
Feed on a large amount of plant matter like seeds and roots as well as aquatic insects and crustaceans.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance