Range and Habitat

Wooded marshes, rivers, lakes Breeds in northern Eurasia Rare along Pacific coastlines and northeastern states

Physical Characteristics

17" Small, compact diving duck Rounded crown Yellow eyes Blue bill with black nail at tip Dark wing with dark-tipped white secondaries and inner primaries and pale gray outer primaries Immature female similar to adult female, immature male is similar to female in autumn, but acquires alternate plumage during winter Adult male alternate: Alternate plumage worn from fall through early summer Glossy purplish head with crest White flanks and belly Black tail, upper- and under-tail coverts Adult male basic: Similar to adult female Adult female: Sometimes has small crest Dark brown body plumage Whitish belly

Food

Aquatic plants, insects, snails

Nesting Habits

Broods: Eggs: Incubation: days Fledge: days

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