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ARGENTINIAN RUDDY DUCK (Oxyura vittata)

©Nigel Key Argentinian Ruddy Duck(Slimbridge May 2012)

The Argentine Ruddy Duck, also known as the Argentine Blue-bill or Argentine Lake Duck, is a stiff-tailed duck.

The offspring of the Argentine Ruddy Duck have to fend for themselves two days after hatching as the mother makes no effort to feed them, they are able to dive several metres to feed.

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Conservation Status


Size
360mm to 460mm (14" to 18")

Appearance - Male
The male has a Blue bill, a Black head and neck, Brown body, dark Brown wings, Grey tail and dark Grey legs and feet.

Appearance - Female
The female has a Brown body and head, dark Grey bill, lighter Brown neck and upper breast with a light stripe under the eye.

Habitat
Lakes, Marshes and Pools.

Diet
Aquatic Plants, Seeds, Larvae, Insects and Crustaceans.

Breeding Time
October

Nest
Dense vegetation near water.

Eggs
Quantity: 3 to 5
Colour: Off-White.




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PHOTOGRAPHS

Argentinian Ruddy Duck (WWT Slimbridge May 2015) - pic by Nigel Key Argentinian Ruddy Duck (WWT Slimbridge August 2016) - pic by Nigel Key Argentinian Ruddy Duck (WWT Slimbridge May 2018) - pic by Nigel Key
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Argentinian Ruddy Duck (WWT Slimbridge May 2013) - pic by Nigel Key Argentinian Ruddy Duck (WWT Slimbridge July 2013) - pic by Nigel Key Argentinian Ruddy Duck (WWT Slimbridge September 2013) - pic by Nigel Key
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Argentinian Ruddy Duck (WWT Slimbridge May 2012) - pic by Nigel Key Argentinian Ruddy Duck (WWT Slimbridge May 2012) - pic by Nigel Key Argentinian Ruddy Duck (WWT Slimbridge May 2012) - pic by Nigel Key
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LOCATION

Argentinian Ruddy Duck
Breeding Habitat - South America
Argentina and Chile.
Winter Habitat or Migration Area
Winters in South Eastern Brazil and Paraguay.


WWT Slimbridge Location - Aregentinian Ruddy Duck
Pampas Pen Zone - WWT Slimbridge
© Nigel Key Pampas Pen Zone (WWT Slimbridge October 2012)

The Argentinian Ruddy Duck was found in the Pampas Pen Zone, along with the following wildfowl:-
Blue-Winged Teal
Bronze-Winged Duck
Comb Duck
Coscoroba Swan
Puna Teal
Ringed Teal
White-Cheeked Pintail
Pampas Pen Zone (WWT Slimbridge)


WWT Slimbridge Wildfowl (Listed Alphabetically)
A-B  | C-F  | G-L  | M-R  | S-Z
Wildfowl A to B
African Black Duck
African Pygmy Goose
American Black Duck
American Flamingo
American Wigeon
American Wood Duck
Andean Flamingo
Andean Goose
Argentinian Ruddy Duck
Ashy-Headed Goose
Australian Shelduck
Australian Shoveler
Australian Wood Duck
Baer's Pochard
Baikal Teal
Bar-Headed Goose
Barnacle Goose
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bean Goose
Bewick's Swan
Black-Bellied Whistling Duck
Black-Crowned Crane
Black-Headed Duck
Black-Necked Swan
Black Swan
Blue-Winged Goose
Blue-Winged Teal
Brazilian Teal
Brent Goose
Bronze-Winged Duck
Bufflehead