Ruddy Duck (Noun)
Meaning
Reddish-brown stiff-tailed duck of North America and northern South America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The male ruddy duck was easily recognizable by its bright blue bill during the breeding season.
- A group of ruddy ducks swam together in the shallow marshy waters.
- Birdwatchers traveled from far and wide to catch a glimpse of the rare ruddy duck in its natural habitat.
- During migration, ruddy ducks often form large flocks with their fellow waterfowl.
- The female ruddy duck looked strikingly different from her brightly colored male counterpart with duller plumage.