Often seen resting in large flocks on lakes and bays in coastal regions during the winter months, Ruddy Ducks are a small and stocky species that breed mainly in the "prairie pothole" region of North America. Males are easily recognized by their bold white cheek patches.
ML Video #402122.
Video recorded by Timothy Barksdale; audio recorded by Randolph S. Little.
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