breeding drake; red head; blue bill, black tip (California, USA; 2006-02-05)


Redhead
Aythya americana

Native Range: North America

Notes: generally resembles Canvasback but is smaller, shows less white on back (in breeding male), and a different head shape that is much less sloped iin the forehead and bill region;


hen; brown all over;ring on bill; eyering (California, USA; 2006-02-05)
breeding pair (California, USA; 2006-02-05)

breeding pair (California, USA; 2006-02-05)
drake in flight (California, USA; 2007-11-17)

being chatty (California, USA; 2006-02-05)
two drakes showing off with up-tilted bills (California, USA; 2006-12-24)