Tufted Duck:
The tufted duck is much like the greater scaup (which we can see in Arcata) in it’s breeding needs. They enjoy having larger and deeper bodies of water which possess invertebrate rich bottoms in which the Tufted duck can dive down into. However, during the winter, they tend to remain in coastal and inland ponds that are no greater than 6meters in depth. With an average clutch size of ten eggs, the first age of breeding is as a yearling.
IUCN Listing: Least concern - stable population
Winter Habitat: Coastal and inland ponds that are no greater than 6 meters in depth
Food: Aquatic plants including roots, buds and seeds. Mainly eat invertebrates including clams, snails and other aquatic invertebrates
Foraging Technique: Diving
Breeding Habitat: Very alike our locally seen Greater Scaup (can be seen at the Arcata Marsh). Larger and deeper bodies of water which possess invertebrate rich bottoms in which the Tufted Duck dives down into
Nesting Preference: Close to water on islands within lakes with vegetation cover.
Average Clutch Size: Ten eggs
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