- Download
- Full Size JPEG
- Captured
- Camera
- Canon Canon EOS R7
- Lens
- 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
- Exposure
- 1/1000 s
- Aperture
- f/6.3
- ISO
- 200
- Focal length
- 600 mm
- Dimensions
- 5361 × 3577
- Megapixels
- 19.2
- File size
- 8.0 MB
- Location
- Unknown
May 31, 2025 • Canon Canon EOS R7 • 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
Species Profile
Species notes
The redhead is a medium-sized diving duck. The scientific name is derived from Greek aithuia, an unidentified seabird mentioned by authors including Hesychius and Aristotle, and Latin americana, of America. The redhead is 40–56 cm (16–22 in) long with an 74–84 cm (29–33 in) wingspan; the weight ranges from 1,030–1,080 g (36–38 oz), with males weighing an average of 1,080 g (38 oz) and females an average of 1,030 g (36 oz). It belongs to the genus Aythya, together with 11 other described species. The redhead and the common pochard form a sister group which together is sister to the canvasback. This waterfowl is easily distinguished from most other ducks by the male's copper colored head and pale blue bill during the breeding season; from its close relative canvasback it is distinguished by the more rounded head, shorter bill, and yellow, not red, eye. The Eurasian common pochard is even more similar, but very rarely overlaps in range; it also differs in having a red eye, and a more acute, less rounded head shape.
Scientific nameAythya americana
FamilyDucks, Geese, and Waterfowl
OrderAnseriformes
Conservation statusLeast Concern
Wingspan (m)79.5
Mass (kg)1.1
Photo Collection Overview
Photo capture coverage for this species.
Latest captureMay 31, 2025
Earliest captureMay 31, 2025
Locations0 tagged
