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ruddy duck

/ˈrʌdi dʌk/

Tradução: Pequeno pato de cauda rígida (Oxyura jamaicensis), originário da América do Norte, conhecido pelo bico azul-celeste brilhante nos machos e por sua presença invasora na Europa.

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  • ptPequeno pato de cauda rígida (Oxyura jamaicensis), originário da América do Norte, conhecido pelo bico azul-celeste brilhante nos machos e por sua presença invasora na Europa.

A small, stiff-tailed duck species (Oxyura jamaicensis) native to North America, known for its bright blue bill in males and its invasive presence in Europe.

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    A small, stiff-tailed duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) native to North America, known for the male's bright reddish-brown plumage and blue bill during breeding season.

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    • The ruddy duck is easily identified by its bright blue bill.
    • We spotted a ruddy duck swimming in the pond.
    • The male ruddy duck has a distinctive chestnut body.