The redhead duck (Aythya americana) is a medium-sized diving duck. The duck is about 37 cm (15 in) long with an 84 cm (33 in) wingspan. The duck is a summer resident of Wisconsin.
General Info
| Scientific Name: | Aythya americana |
| Description: | About 15 inches in length with a glossy redhead, white back with zigzag lines, dark slate to black bill, and chestnut-colored breast. |
| Diet: | The redhead duck diet consists of mainly aquatic plants & insects, leaves, seeds. |
| Resident: | A summer resident of Wisconsin |
| Most Often Seen: | Most often spotted on bays, rivers, and ponds in March, June, and then again in late Sept & Oct. |
Images of Redhead Duck
“Always behave like a duck, keep calm and unruffled on the surface but paddle like the devil underneath.”
– Jacob Braude
