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Ruddy Duck
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Lakes (now culled, very rare).
Diet: Aquatic plants.
Best time to spot: Stiff-tailed; chestnut male.
When to look
Scarce or local in the UK. Timing varies by region, so check recent sightings before you travel. More on the season in Bird migration in Britain.
How rare is it?
The Ruddy Duck sits in our Rare tier for the UK: scarce or very local, so most birders need a planned trip. It is not on the Red or Amber lists in Birds of Conservation Concern 5.
Recent UK sightings
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