Argentine ruddy duck
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