An aptly named diving duck, the Redhead can be easily identified
by its bright red head and gray back. Many female Redheads make no
nests of their own, but instead lay their eggs in the nests of
other ducks.
The adult male has a blue bill, a red head and neck, a black
breast, yellow eyes and a grey back. The adult female has a brown
head and body and a darker bluish bill with a black tip.
The breeding habitat is marshes and prairie potholes in western
North America. Loss of nesting habitat has led to sharply declining
populations. Females regularly lay eggs in the nests of other
Redheads or other ducks, especially Canvasbacks. Redheads usually
take new mates each year, starting to pair in late winter.
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