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Diving Ducks

  • Canvasback
  • Common Merganser
  • Greater Scaup
  • Lesser Scaup
  • Hooded Merganser
  • Red-breasted Merganser
  • Redhead
  • Ring-necked Duck
  • Ruddy Duck
Diving ducks dive and swim underwater to feed.Diving ducks dive and swim underwater to feed.
Diving ducks need a running start on the water to get airborne.Diving ducks need a running start on the water to get airborne.
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      • Canvasback
      • Common Merganser
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      • Redhead
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Identification

  • Canvasback
  • Common Merganser
  • Greater Scaup
  • Hooded Merganser
  • Lesser Scaup
  • Red-breasted Merganser
  • Redhead
  • Ring-necked Duck
  • Ruddy Duck

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