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Red-headed Duck. At New Orleans, this bird is commonly known by the name of "Dos Gris." It arrives there in great flocks, about the first of November, and departs late in April, or in the beginning of May. On the lakes Borgne, St. John, and Ponchartrain, it is very abundant, keeping in large flocks, separate from the other species.
- Black Skimmer, Or Shearwater
Plate 323 Black Skimmer, or Shearwater. This bird, one of...
- Black Skimmer, Or Shearwater
18-22" (46-56 cm). Both sexes told from Canvasback by rounder head, shorter bill with pale band near tip. Male has back gray (not white). Female suggests female Ring-necked Duck but browner, usually plainer on face, and lacks the Ring-neck's high, peaked head shape.
South Florida’s avifauna is a unique blend of species from temperate regions to the north and neotropical regions to the south. This page provides locations where birders can search for many of our “specialty” birds.
There are ducks everywhere around Florida and many different species to identify. Some of them call Florida home all year round while others can be spotted during their migration. There are also a few species that only head to Florida over winter.
26 Απρ 2022 · The Redhead Duck gets its name from the distinctive red plumage on its head. The males have a red head and chest with a black neck and belly—the female’s brown heads and necks. Size: Wingspan of up to 33 inches; weighs between two and three pounds. Habitat: Lakes, freshwater river deltas, lakes, and reservoirs.
Male Canvasbacks are easily recognizable ducks from the Anatidae family because of their red eyes and sloping reddish-brown heads and throats. Their chest is black, but their bellies and backs are white or grayish.
In Florida, Redheads are among the more sociable ducks you will find, especially in winter. It’s common to see them gathered together in enormous flocks, sometimes thousands strong, in relatively large lakes.
