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Andean Ruddy Duck (spp rubida) youngster, La Cocha, Colombia Taken whilst starting our boat trip on the La Cocha Lagoon. This is the female of the species (the male is highly distinctive because of its bright blue bill) as indicated by the brown feathers and white stripe in the neck. Another characteristic typical for the genus is the stiff tail.<br /> <br /> I&#039;ve created a subspecies in this case as the North American counterpart (Oxyura jamaicensis jamaicensis) is distinct in range. Some still consider the subspecies on this photo (spp. rubida) to be a separate species: Andean duck (Oxyura ferruginea).<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76218/andean_ruddy_duck_spp_rubida_female_la_cocha_colombia.html" title="Andean Ruddy Duck (spp rubida) female, La Cocha, Colombia"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/76218_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=MSbUvYsHOjzFsNT%2F2z64jO1OppM%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Andean Ruddy Duck (spp rubida) female, La Cocha, Colombia Taken whilst starting our boat trip on the La Cocha Lagoon. This is the female of the species (the male is highly distinctive because of its bright blue bill) as indicated by the brown feathers and white stripe in the neck. Another characteristic typical for the genus is the stiff tail.<br /> <br /> I&#039;ve created a subspecies in this case as the North American counterpart (Oxyura jamaicensis jamaicensis) is distinct in range. Some still consider the subspecies on this photo (spp. rubida) to be a separate species: Andean duck (Oxyura ferruginea).<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76220/andean_ruddy_duck_spp_rubida_youngster_la_cocha_colombia.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76238/andean_ruddy_duck_spp_rubida_male_la_cocha_colombia.html Colombia,Colombia 2018,Colombia South,La Cocha,Oxyura jamaicensis rubida,South America" /></a></figure> Colombia,Colombia 2018,Colombia South,Fall,Geotagged,La Cocha,Oxyura jamaicensis rubida,South America Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Andean Ruddy Duck (spp rubida) youngster, La Cocha, Colombia

Taken whilst starting our boat trip on the La Cocha Lagoon. This is the female of the species (the male is highly distinctive because of its bright blue bill) as indicated by the brown feathers and white stripe in the neck. Another characteristic typical for the genus is the stiff tail.

I've created a subspecies in this case as the North American counterpart (Oxyura jamaicensis jamaicensis) is distinct in range. Some still consider the subspecies on this photo (spp. rubida) to be a separate species: Andean duck (Oxyura ferruginea).

Andean Ruddy Duck (spp rubida) female, La Cocha, Colombia Taken whilst starting our boat trip on the La Cocha Lagoon. This is the female of the species (the male is highly distinctive because of its bright blue bill) as indicated by the brown feathers and white stripe in the neck. Another characteristic typical for the genus is the stiff tail.<br /> <br /> I've created a subspecies in this case as the North American counterpart (Oxyura jamaicensis jamaicensis) is distinct in range. Some still consider the subspecies on this photo (spp. rubida) to be a separate species: Andean duck (Oxyura ferruginea).<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76220/andean_ruddy_duck_spp_rubida_youngster_la_cocha_colombia.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76238/andean_ruddy_duck_spp_rubida_male_la_cocha_colombia.html Colombia,Colombia 2018,Colombia South,La Cocha,Oxyura jamaicensis rubida,South America

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  1. View Patomarazul's profile
    Patomarazul
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    Beautiful baby.. Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      If not a bit top heavy :) Posted 6 years ago
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    Christine Young
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    Adorable! I'm sure it will grow into that huge bill ;P Posted 6 years ago

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The Oxyura jamaicensis rubida

Oxyura jamaicensis rubida is a subspecies of Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) that occurs in South America.

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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Mar 17, 2019. Captured Oct 27, 2018 13:43 in Vía Laguna de la Cocha, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/5.6
  • 1/250s
  • ISO80
  • 400mm
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Captured in the fall. More fall photos.