Redhead in the Desert

The Redhead is a medium diving duck that occasionally visits urban lakes like Sunset Park in Las Vegas. Males show a bright rufous head, yellow eyes, and a smooth gray body with crisp black breast. The species often associates with mixed waterfowl flocks, making careful scanning important for identification. Its rounded head and gently sloping bill profile help separate it from similar diving ducks. This Redhead used the park’s open water, diving steadily for aquatic vegetation. Birders value such sightings because Redheads show up irregularly in heavily developed desert areas. Find your bird in Las Vegas with a 10000 Bird Tours Guide