The White-headed Duck is a species of freshwater diving duck that is found in western and central Asia. There are also populations that breed in Spain and northern Africa. These darling fowl are stiff-tailed ducks, sporting long and stiff tail feathers.
White-headed Ducks are omnivorous. They find food by diving under the water, often preferring vegetation to prey items (which may include insect larvae and small invertebrates).
The White-headed Duck is endangered. They face population threats including habitat loss. Across the western part of their range they also face a huge threat from hybridization with non-native Ruddy Ducks.
Our Bonanza rolls on! We're adding new birds each day until we reach our 500th Birdorable species! Today's Bonanza bird is the White-headed Duck. White-headed Ducks are diving ducks. This means that they dive under the water for food. They are omnivorous,... Read more »
