About the Redhead
The Redhead (Aythya americana) is a species documented in our database. Learn more about this species through the information below.
Conservation Status
Redhead is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Population Trend
stable
Current Threats
- Habitat loss and degradation
- Climate change
Photo Gallery
1 photos available
Geographic Distribution
Distribution by Region
Prairie Pothole Region
Continent: North America
Country: United States, Canada
Region: Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Manitoba
Gulf Coast
Continent: North America
Country: United States
Region: Texas, Louisiana, Florida
Distribution Overview
The Redhead is a migratory species, breeding in the Prairie Pothole Region and wintering along the Gulf Coast.
Quick Facts
- Size
- 37 - 51 cm
- Weight
- 790 - 1300 g
- Lifespan
- up to 20-30 years
- Diet
- Herbivorous, eating a variety of aquatic plants, including seeds, leaves, and stems
Habitat
WetlandsMarshesPondsLakesCoastal wetlands
Behavior
- Social bird, often found in large flocks
- Herbivorous, eating a variety of aquatic plants
- Migrates between breeding and wintering grounds
- Dives and forages for food in wetlands