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Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Ruddy Duck
Érismature rousse
Oxyura jamaicensis
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Ruddy Duck
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15" 38.1cm | 18.5" 47cm | 1.2lb. 544.3g | Anatidae | Oxyura jamaicensis |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
Ruddy Duck is one of the smaller ducks seen in North America. This duck is a member of the diving ducks and has a preference for smaller bodies of water. It belongs to a group of ducks known as the stiff-tailed ducks, the Masked Duck from Mexico and Central America and the White-headed Duck from Europe are the two others. This duck is seen throughout the Caribbean islands including Cuba.