: Because they rely on healthy aquatic ecosystems, their population health is often a key indicator of water quality and the abundance of invertebrates in their habitat.
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: These ducks are among the last to migrate south in the fall and some of the first to return north in the spring, often traveling in massive flocks known as "rafts." 📍 Habitat and Conservation : Because they rely on healthy aquatic ecosystems,
: Their nickname comes from their distinctive bluish-gray bills, which stand out against their dark heads and white flanks. * ArcGIS GeoServices REST API
: They primarily breed in the boreal forests and parklands of Canada and Alaska, nesting in tall vegetation near water to hide from predators.
: They feed primarily by diving underwater to forage for aquatic insects, crustaceans, and mollusks. Their large feet act like paddles to propel them through deep lake waters.
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