The redhead is one of several diving ducks that winter in the Chesapeake Bay. Redheads resemble other diving ducks, especially canvasbacks and scaup.
Redhead drakes are recognized by their reddish-brown head, distinctive bill coloration, black front, silver mid-section, gray wings, and dark rump.
Redhead hens are chestnut brown with dark backs. Their three-colored bill is similar to drakes.
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