Argentine Ruddy Duck  (Oxyura Vittata)

• Also known as the Lake Duck.
• Flying laboriously on buzzing wings, it is seldom observed in sustained flight.
• Like most stiff-tailed ducks, courting drakes often cock their tails up.

                                                                   Argentine Ruddy Duck

                                                                        Oxyura Vittata 

Habitat: The Argentine Ruddy Duck have a large relatively large habitat range, extending throughout Chile and Argentina, but are not overly abundant else where.  They are rare in captive waterfowl collections, but are being bred with a greater frequency. 

Miscellaneous Facts: While very similar to the birds of the Peruvian race, they are not as large.  They have smaller bills and longer tails.