The male Ruddy Duck is a small, rust colored duck with a black head, contrasting white face, and an unusual light blue bill. Its long spiky tail is often held upright when it swims. Female is much drabber.
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Ruddy Duck – breeding adult
Davie, FL
December 12, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Ruddy Duck – nonbreeding
Davie, FL
December 12, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Ruddy Duck – breeding adult
Davie, FL
December 12, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Ruddy Duck – nonbreeding
Davie, FL
December 12, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Ruddy Duck – nonbreeding
Davie, FL
December 12, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Ruddy Duck – breeding adult
Davie, FL
December 12, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Ruddy Duck – nonbreeding
Boymton Beach, FL
January 23, 2010 ©John Schwarz
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Ruddy Duck – female
Batterson Pond, Farmington, CT
October 27, 2007 ©John Schwarz
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Ruddy Duck – breeding pair
Davie, FL
March 10, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Ruddy Duck – nonbreeding
Boymton Beach, FL
January 23, 2010 ©John Schwarz
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Ruddy Duck – female
Viera Wetlands, Melbourne, FL
December 4, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Ruddy Duck – breeding adult
Davie, FL
March 10, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Ruddy Duck – juvenile
Viera Wetlands, Melbourne, FL
December 4, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Ruddy Duck – size comparison with American Coot and Ring-necked Duck
Wellington, FL
December 30, 2012 ©John Schwarz
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Ruddy Duck – nonbreeding male
Wellington, FL
December 30, 2012 ©John Schwarz
