Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Redhead
Fuligule à tête rouge
Aythya americana
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Redhead
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19" 48.3cm | 29" 73.7cm | 2.3 lb. 1kg | Anatidae | Aythya americana |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
Redhead is one of the more beautiful ducks seen in North America. This duck is very simliar in appearance to the Canvasback, which has similar looks and plumage patterns. The Redhead has more of a rounded head, where as the Canvasback has an elongated head sloping into a straighter shape bill. This duck has been seen in Cuba.