Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anatidae)
Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) - HBW 1, p. 627
French: Erismature rousse
German: Schwarzkopf Ruderente
Spanish: Malvasía Canela
Other common names: Andean Duck, Peruvian Ruddy Duck (ferruginea)
Taxonomy: Anas jamaicensis Gmelin, 1789, Jamaica.
Race ferruginea often considered a full species; race andina, intermediate between jamaicensis and ferruginea, might be of hybrid origin. Population of North America has been assigned separate subspecies rubida, though doubtfully valid. Three subspecies normally recognized.
Subspecies and Distribution:
- jamaicensis (Gmelin, 1789) - Canada, from British Columbia to Manitoba, and S to California and Texas; also scattered in NE USA; West Indies.
- andina Lehmann, 1946 - Andes of C and N Colombia.
- ferruginea (Eyton, 1838) - Andes of S Colombia southwards to Tierra del Fuego.
- Least Concern Enlarge map
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A small mixed flock of both male and female. Locality Ventura County, California, USA (United States) (ssp jamaicensis)
Don DesJardin 19 November 2008 4 years ago 33 sec 4.5 -
A male preening and diving Locality Cley, Norfolk, England, Great Britain (ssp jamaicensis)
Richard Johnson 10 July 2003 6 years ago 32 sec 4.4 -
A juvenile diving and preening Locality Cley, Norfolk, England, Great Britain (ssp jamaicensis)
Richard Johnson 10 July 2003 6 years ago 21 sec 4.3 -
Courtship display of a male. Locality Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Box Elder County, Utah, USA (United States) (ssp jamaicensis)
Robert Schaefer 14 June 2008 4 years ago 38 sec 4.2 -
a pair swimming on the lake, male displaying Locality Albufera de Medio Mundo, Lima Department, Peru
Wim ten Have 2 April 2011 6 weeks ago 20 sec 4 -
A female swimming and preening Locality Cley, Norfolk, England, Great Britain (ssp jamaicensis)
Richard Johnson 10 July 2003 6 years ago 14 sec 3.9 -
An adult male in the water Locality Ventura County, California, USA (United States) (ssp jamaicensis)
Don DesJardin 31 August 2002 5 years ago 17 sec 3.8 -
An adult female swimming and joining a male Locality Ventura County, California, USA (United States) (ssp jamaicensis)
Don DesJardin 31 August 2002 5 years ago 16 sec 3.8 -
A male with white on the head sleeping on the water Locality Laguna Nimez Reserve, El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina (ssp ferruginea)
Josep del Hoyo 26 October 2003 8 years ago 15 sec 3.6 -
An adult male swimming on the lake. Locality Virginia Lake, Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA (United States) (ssp jamaicensis)
Josep del Hoyo 24 June 2012 36 weeks ago 19 sec 3.5 -
adult male, courtship behavior Locality Marin County, California, USA (United States) (ssp jamaicensis)
suinmarin 14 July 2006 4 years ago 32 sec 3.5 -
A female, and then a male, diving Locality Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Assateague Island, Virginia, USA (United States) (ssp jamaicensis)
Robert Schaefer 27 November 2005 6 years ago 18 sec 3.5 -
Two males bathing and preening on the water. Locality Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, Illinois, USA (United States)
Josep del Hoyo 16 June 2012 38 weeks ago 21 sec 3.4 -
A male displaying on the water Locality Torres del Paine National Park, Magallanes Region, Chile (ssp ferruginea)
Josep del Hoyo 28 October 2003 8 years ago 28 sec 3.4 -
A female swimming. Locality Junín National Reserve, Peru (ssp ferruginea )
Yoel Jimenez 6 November 2012 14 weeks ago 23 sec 3.3 -
male Locality Leveringhausener Teich, Waltrop, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (ssp jamaicensis)
Norbert Uhlhaas 13 May 2003 1 year ago 1 min 30 sec 3.3 -
A female dives and later a few birds resting at the lake. Locality Junín National Reserve, Peru (ssp ferruginea )
Yoel Jimenez 6 November 2012 8 weeks ago 31 sec 3.2 -
A male preening on the water. Locality Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, Illinois, USA (United States)
Josep del Hoyo 16 June 2012 38 weeks ago 20 sec 3.2 -
sleeping male Locality Junín National Reserve, Peru (ssp ferruginea)
Daniêl Jimenez 12 November 2012 14 weeks ago 12 sec 3.1 -
A female on the water, preening Locality National Aviary, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA (United States) (ssp jamaicensis)
Josep del Hoyo 13 August 2001 6 years ago 19 sec 3.1 -
A male displaying in front of a female Locality Laguna Nimez Reserve, El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina (ssp ferruginea)
Josep del Hoyo 26 October 2003 8 years ago 27 sec 3.1 -
female swimming Locality Junín National Reserve, Peru (ssp ferruginea)
Daniêl Jimenez 6 November 2012 13 weeks ago 14 sec 3 -
A male sleeping on the lake. Locality Virginia Lake, Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA (United States) (ssp jamaicensis)
Josep del Hoyo 24 June 2012 36 weeks ago 20 sec 3 -
Female swimming & diving Locality Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, England, Great Britain
Joe Angseesing 24 October 2008 3 years ago 33 sec 3 -
A female swimming and preening Locality Vogelpark Walsrode, Walsrode, Lower Saxony, Germany
Josep del Hoyo 11 August 2006 4 years ago 28 sec 3 -
A male sleeping on the water Locality Laguna Nimez Reserve, El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina (ssp ferruginea)
Josep del Hoyo 26 October 2003 8 years ago 15 sec 3 -
A pair diving Locality East Islip, Long Island, New York, USA (United States) (ssp jamaicensis)
Curt Kessler 30 November 2005 6 years ago 20 sec 2.9 -
Three males sleeping on the water; one with white on the head Locality Laguna Nimez Reserve, El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina (ssp ferruginea)
Josep del Hoyo 26 October 2003 8 years ago 16 sec 2.9 -
A male making the "bill to chest" display several times, then a female appears on the background. Locality Neuquén Province, Argentina (ssp ferruginea)
German Pugnali 5 January 2008 4 years ago 14 sec 2.8 -
A female preening on the water Locality Laguna Nimez Reserve, El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina (ssp ferruginea)
Josep del Hoyo 26 October 2003 8 years ago 25 sec 2.5 -
A female swimming and scratching her head Locality Laguna Nimez Reserve, El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina (ssp ferruginea)
Josep del Hoyo 26 October 2003 8 years ago 28 sec 2.5 -
A male swimming Locality Laguna Nimez Reserve, El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina (ssp ferruginea)
Josep del Hoyo 26 October 2003 8 years ago 19 sec 2.3 -
A female swimming Locality Torres del Paine National Park, Magallanes Region, Chile (ssp ferruginea)
Josep del Hoyo 28 October 2003 8 years ago 13 sec 2.3
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