Redhead (bird) Redhead (bird) The redhead ("Aythya americana") is a medium-sized diving duck. The scientific name is derived from Greek "aithuia" an unidentified seabird mentioned by authors including Hesychius and Aristotle, and Latin "americana", of America. The redhead is long with an wingspan. It belongs to the genus Aythya, together with 11 other described species. The redhead and the common pochard form a sister group which together is sister to the canvasback. The redhead goes by many names, including the red-headed duck and the red-headed pochard. This waterfowl is easily distinguished from other ducks by the male’s copper coloured head and bright
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