Redhead
Aythya americana
Class
Aves
Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Redhead
Range
North America, Eurasia, Madagascar, Australia, and New Zealand
Size
Length: 16.5 - 21.3 in
Wingspan: 2.4 - 2.6 ft
Weight: 1.3 - 3.3 lbs
Habitat
Lakes, ponds, marshlands, coastal waters and bays
Young
Clutch: 7 - 10 eggs
Incubation: 22 - 28 days
Diet
Seeds, leaves, tubers, and grasses
IUCN Status
Least Concern
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.