Wednesday 3 July 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 215. Ruddy duck

This North American duck was purely named because of its reddish plumage. It's, however, also a nuisance as, in Europe, its males are very attractive to endangered female White-headed ducks. Hybridization!

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What's In a Critter's Name? 221. Barbet

These birds get their name from the bristles that fringe their heavy bills.