Birds of Brazil

    ANSERIFORMES: Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, Swans)  
Genus: Oxyura (1 species, 6 worldwide)

Genus Oxyura, Stiff-tailed Ducks are small diving ducks with a characteristic shape and stiff tails. Oxyura ducks dive for crustaceans.


Lake Duck
Lake Duck (Oxyura vittata) Male
 
   
Photograph by Georg Sander     Copyright and usage info

Lake Duck
Lake Duck (Oxyura vittata) Female
 
   
Photograph by Georg Sander     Copyright and usage info



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