Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

Order

ANSERIFORMES

Family

Geese and Ducks (Anatidae)

Code 4

RUDU

Code 6

OXYJAM

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Spatulate
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Head Pattern: Unique pattern
Crown Color: Black
Forehead Color: Black
Nape Color: Black
Throat Color: Red-brown
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 36-41 cm (14-16 in)
Weight: 589 g (20.8 oz)
Size: 3. Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary: Rufous or Rust, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts: White
Upperparts: Red-brown
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 53-61 cm (21-24 in)
Wing Shape: Tapered-Wings
Tail Shape: Rounded Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Gray-brown

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