Redhead

Aythya americana

RANGE North America, Eurasia, Madagascar, Australia and New Zealand

HABITAT Lakes, ponds, marshlands, coastal waters and bays

DIET Seeds, leaves, tubers, and grasses

Redheads are diving ducks with legs placed closer to the tail to aid in swimming underwater in search of aquatic plants and animals.

Because they are heavy birds, they must run along the surface of the water when taking flight. They can fly between 31-55 miles per hour.