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Redhead

Aythya americana

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
<5% · Rare
overall probability at Banff National Park
98 Verified records at Banff National Park
April Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's active during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

The redhead (Aythya americana) is a medium-sized diving duck. Its scientific name is derived from Greek aithuia, an unidentified seabird mentioned by authors including Hesychius and Aristotle, and Latin americana, of America. The redhead is 40–56 cm (16–22 in) long with an 74–84 cm (29–33 in) wingspan; weights range from 1,030–1,080 g (36–38 oz), with males weighing an average of 1,080 g (38 oz) and females an average of 1,030 g (36 oz). It belongs to the genus Aythya, together with 11 other described species. The redhead and the common pochard form a sister group, which together are sister to the canvasback. This waterfowl is easily distinguished from most other ducks by the male's copper-colored head and pale blue bill during the breeding season; from its close relative, canvasback, it is distinguished by the more rounded head, shorter bill, and (in the males) yellow, not red, eyes. Wikipedia →

<5% of wildlife watchers report a Redhead sighting in Banff National Park, based on 98 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Closest Relatives at Banff National Park

Ring-necked Duck
LC

Ring-necked Duck

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Aythya collaris

10–20% · With luck
Lesser Scaup
LC

Lesser Scaup

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Aythya affinis

5–10% · With luck
Greater Scaup
LC

Greater Scaup

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Aythya marila

<5% · Rare
Canvasback
LC

Canvasback

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Aythya valisineria

<5% · Rare
Mallard
LC

Mallard

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Anas platyrhynchos

30–40% · Possible
Canada Goose
LC

Canada Goose

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Branta canadensis

20–30% · Possible
Common Merganser
LC

Common Merganser

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Mergus merganser

10–20% · With luck
Bufflehead
LC

Bufflehead

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Bucephala albeola

10–20% · With luck
Common Teal
LC

Common Teal

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Anas crecca

10–20% · With luck
American Wigeon

American Wigeon

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Mareca americana

5–10% · With luck
Hooded Merganser
LC

Hooded Merganser

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Lophodytes cucullatus

5–10% · With luck
Common Goldeneye
LC

Common Goldeneye

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Bucephala clangula

5–10% · With luck

📅 Monthly Probability

<5
Jan
<5
Feb
<5
Mar
5–10
Apr
5–10
May
<5
Jun
<5
Jul
<5
Aug
<5
Sep
5–10
Oct
<5
Nov
<5
Dec

☀️ When They're Spotted

Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)

☀️Diurnal
☀️🌙🌙12am6am12pm6pm12am

Global Distribution

Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.

where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is)  ·  parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Probability
1 Elk Island National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
20–30%
2 Death Valley National Park 🇺🇸 United States
10–20%
3 Bahía de Loreto National Park 🇲🇽 Mexico
10–20%
4 El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
10–20%
5 Riding Mountain National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
5–10%
6 Zion National Park 🇺🇸 United States
5–10%
7 Yellowstone National Park 🇺🇸 United States
5–10%
8 Glacier National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
9 Kluane National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
10 Banff National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
11 Channel Islands National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
12 Celestún Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
<5%
13 Joshua Tree National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
14 Big Bend National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
15 Jasper National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
16 Wrangell-St. Elias National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
17 Everglades National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
18 Point Pelee National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
19 Badlands National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
20 Grand Teton National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
21 Rocky Mountain National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
22 Redwood National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
23 Cumbres de Monterrey National Park 🇲🇽 Mexico
<5%
24 Shenandoah National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
25 Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
26 Grand Canyon National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
27 Great Bear Rainforest 🇨🇦 Canada
<5%
28 Great Smoky Mountains National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
29 Olympic National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
30 Wood Buffalo National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
Insufficient data
31 Pacific Rim National Park Reserve 🇨🇦 Canada
Insufficient data
32 Isle Royale National Park 🇺🇸 United States
Insufficient data
33 Voyageurs National Park 🇺🇸 United States
Insufficient data
34 Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
Insufficient data
35 Denali National Park 🇺🇸 United States
Insufficient data
36 Big Cypress National Preserve 🇺🇸 United States
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Redhead in Banff National Park?

About 2% of wildlife watchers report a Redhead sighting in Banff National Park, based on 98 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Redhead in Banff National Park?

April has the highest sighting rate for Redhead in Banff National Park in our monthly data.

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