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Ruddy duck - Oxyura jamaicensis Pairi Daiza, Aug 2014.<br /> Interesting fact: <br /> Relative to body size of the female they lay the largest eggs of all duck species, and this is thought to be meant to maximize survival of the already large youngs which are, as most ducks, nidifugous. Belgium,Geotagged,Oxyura jamaicensis,Ruddy duck,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Ruddy duck - Oxyura jamaicensis

Pairi Daiza, Aug 2014.
Interesting fact:
Relative to body size of the female they lay the largest eggs of all duck species, and this is thought to be meant to maximize survival of the already large youngs which are, as most ducks, nidifugous.

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The Ruddy duck

The ruddy duck is a duck from North America and the Andes Mountains of South America, one of the stiff-tailed ducks.

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Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
Species identified by Patomarazul
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded Jan 3, 2022. Captured Aug 31, 2014 13:55 in HVPP+2W Brugelette, Belgium.
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  • SP-820UZ
  • f/5.2
  • 10/800s
  • ISO160
  • 46.5mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.