| Redhead | ||
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Classification(s) : | Prey |
| Cat Name : | Duck | |
| Common Name : | Redhead | |
| Scientific Name : | Aythya americana | |
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| Physical Description : | A medium-sized waterbird. The male’s head is red. The beak is blue with a black tip. The male’s back is gray and the rump and chest are black. The female is light brown with a dark blue beak. |
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| Physical Statistics : | Length: 16.5 – 21.3 Inches (42 – 54 Centimeters) |
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| Behavior : | Redheads live in lakes and ponds and live in floating nests. Redheads are diving ducks and they pass through the forest during winter. |
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| Social Organization : | Redheads live in flocks. |
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| Approval Level : | Mod; Redheads are rare due to a lack of lakes and ponds in the forest, but they might stop occasionally for rest in the swamps and rivers during spring and fall migrations. | |
| Kill Difficulty : | Moderate; Redheads can deal a painful blow with their wings, and due to their large size have the potential to break bones or cause a concussion. |
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| Training Level : | Specialty - Duck; Hunters must wait until their prey comes near to short or ashore, and Redheads can give an alarm call if startled. |
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| Hunting Tactic : | Waterfowl | |
| Food Quality : | High; Redheads are a very large and healthy meal for many cats. | |
