Hawaiian Duck (Anas wyvilliana)
The Hawaiian duck, known as the koloa maoli, is a species of bird in the family Anatidae that is endemic to the large islands of Hawai'i. It is closely related to the non-native Mallard, but the...
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Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus)
The hooded merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) is the only merganser species native to North America. It is the only surviving species in the genus Lophodytes, which is derived from the Greek words...
Read MoreKing Eider (Somateria spectabilis)
The king eider (Somateria spectabilis) is a large sea duck that spends most of its time in coastal environments at high latitudes. It breeds in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions of North America,...
Read MoreLabrador Duck (Camptorhynchus labradorius)
The Labrador duck was a small, diving duck native to the eastern coast of North America. It was a migratory species, breeding in the coastal regions of the northeastern United States and eastern...
Read MoreLaysan Duck (Anas laysanesis)
The Laysan duck (Anas laysanesis), also known as the Laysan teal, is a small, endangered waterfowl native to the Hawaiian Islands. It is named after Laysan Island, the island where it was first...
Read MoreLesser Scaup (Aythya affinis)
The lesser scaup is a small diving duck commonly found in North America. It is most commonly found in the northern and central United States and southern Canada. The lesser scaup is sometimes known...
Read MoreLong-Tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis)
The Long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis) is a brightly-plumaged sea duck breeding in northern parts of Europe and Asia and wintering in coastal waters in the southern parts of the Atlantic and...
Read MoreMallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
The mallard is a large dabbling duck native to much of Europe, Asia, and North America. It is one of the most common and recognizable ducks in the world. It got its common name from the Old French...
Read MoreMasked Duck (Nomonyx dominicus)
The masked duck is a small, stocky waterbird found in the wetlands and swamps of Central and South America. Its scientific name, Nomonyx dominicus, refers to its secretive nature and distribution in...
Read MoreMexican Duck (Anas diazi)
The Mexican duck (Anas diazi) is a dabbling duck native to Mexico and parts of the southwestern United States, making them North American birds. These ducks are also known as Mexican mallards due to...
Read MoreMottled Duck (Anas fulvigula)
The mottled duck (Anas fulvigula) is a medium-sized dabbling duck native to the Gulf Coast from Florida to Texas. It inhabits shallow brackish wetlands, coastal marshes, and estuaries, feeding on...
Read MoreMuscovy Duck (Cairina moschata)
The Muscovy duck is a large duck native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. They are also known as Pato Criollo in Spanish. Male Muscovy ducks are easily distinguished from females by...
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