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Redhead Duck (Aytha Americana)
You can see this interesting species of duck in our New England Farmyard. The males have a deep 'meow'
or 'purr' when they call, while the females call with a typical 'squawk' or 'quack'.
Redhead Ducks are found in shallow freshwater lakes, ponds marshlands, coastal waters and bays. These environments are perfect for their feeding and breeding sites.
The male Redhead duck has reddish brown head and orange yellow eyes. The back and sides are gray, the chest and tail are black, the belly is a off white. The wings are gray with white flecks. The feet are blue gray.
Highlights of the trip for some were the Ferruginous Hawks, or perhaps 2 Pacific Golden Plovers, but I got a real kick out of seeing 3 Redhead ducks, ...
The Hacienda is now a quaint hotel with a beautiful garden, orchard and lake. We had Western Tanager, Scott's Oriole, White-winged Dove, Bronzed Cowbird, Canvasback Duck, Redhead Duck, Tropical Parula, Varied Bunting, Clay-colored Robin, ...
 See also: Duck, Redhead, Warbler, Grosbeak, Canvasback
  
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