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Argentine ruddy duck

South America·Bird

The Argentine ruddy duck is a small, stout diving duck with a stiff tail and striking plumage—males feature a bright blue bill and chestnut body. Native to South America, it inhabits freshwater lakes and marshes, where it feeds on aquatic invertebrates and plant material.

  • Conservation StatusLow Concern
  • Life spanup to 13 years
  • Body sizearound 15 in. long
  • Native habitat Marshes near lakes and ponds of southern South America
  • DietAquatic insects, crustaceans, and other invertebrates
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