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Redhead

Redhead

Aythya americana

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 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