Birds: different species, definitions, photos, and more

Gavia immer，Colymbus immer immer，Common Loon

Features：They have a straight, thick "dagger-like" beak, which is black during the breeding season and grey during the rest of the year

The Common Loon (Gavia immer) has no subspecies.Common loons are migratory species. From the start of breeding in September, they migrate individually or in groups of up to 15 individuals. During migration, common loons may gather in groups of hundreds on large inland lakes overnight. During the win...

Gavia pacifica，Pacific Loon

Features：The individual is slightly smaller than the black-throated loon, the bill is straight, slightly thinner and shorter than the black-throated loon, and the body is slender

The Pacific Loon (Gavia pacifica) is a large water bird in the family Lobiidae of the order Lobiidae. The Pacific Loon is very similar to the black-throated loon, and some scholars have long regarded it as a subspecies of the black-throated loon. However, Portenko (1939) and Bailey (1948) showed tha...

Gavia arctica，Arctic Loon，Black-throated Diver，Black-throated Loon

Features：The individual is larger than the red-throated loon, with a straight beak and a thick, long neck, often curved into a graceful S-shape

The Black-throated Loon (Gavia arctica) is a large waterfowl known as the Arctic Loon, Black-throated Diver, or black-throated Loon. As for the subspecies differentiation of the black-throated loon, some scholars have divided it into three subspecies, namely the black-throated loon named subspecies...

Gavia stellata，Red-throated Loon，Red-throated Diver

Features：The mouth is thin and pointed, slightly upturned, the top of the head, side of the head, throat and neck of the summer feather light gray, the side of the head of the winter feather below the eyes, the side of the neck, neck, throat to the entire lower body white

The Red-throated Loon (Gavia stellata) is a large waterfowl in the family Gavia Stellata. Some scholars believe that the population of the red-throated loons breeding in Spitsbergen and Bear Island, Norway, is slightly lighter than the named subspecies and has a separate subspecies, G. S. guamata. H...

Thalassornis leuconotus，White-backed Duck

Features：Each corner of the mouth has a white spot, and the feathers on the body are also brown and black markings

The White-backed Duck (Thalassornis leuconotus) has two subspecies and is the only member of the genus Thalassornis.The white-backed duck mixes with other ducks and is good at swimming and diving. Very afraid of people. Take off at the first sign of movement. Good at swimming and diving, often divin...

Tadorna variegata，Paradise Duck

Features：The male duck has a black head and nearly black body, and the female duck has a white head and chestnut plumage

The black-breasted Duck (Tadorna variegata) is a member of the Paradise Duck family.The black-breasted ducks live in pairs during the breeding period, live in family groups and small groups during the non-breeding period, and sometimes integrate tens or even hundreds of large groups. Graze and weed...

Tadorna tadornoides，Australian Shelduck

Features：The male duck has a dark green head, chestnut red chest, and a white tie around the neck

The Australian Shelduck (Tadorna tadornoides) is a member of the Australian Shelduck family.They live in pairs during the breeding period, live in family groups and small groups during the non-breeding period, and sometimes integrate tens or even hundreds of large groups. People are hard to approach...

Tadorna radjah，Radjah Shelduck，Raja Shelduck

Features：The head, neck and lower body are snow-white, the beak is a pale blue-purple duck, the irises are black, there are light dark circles under the eyes, and the legs are yellow

radjah Shelduck (Tadorna radjah) Radjah Shelduck, Raja Shelduck, has two subspecies.The white-bellied ducks live in pairs during breeding period, and live in family groups and small groups during non-breeding period. They are sexually alert and difficult to approach. · Mainly feed on aquatic plant...

Tadorna cana，South African Shelduck

Features：The tail, sides and belly feathers of adult ducks are mainly orange-red, the head is bluish-gray, the lower body is more complex, and the breast is pale

Tadorna cana (South African Shelduck), no subspecies.The grey-headed duck stays in one area for most of the year, migrating for short periods. It's a social species. The breeders gather in large groups, up to a few hundred, and migrate to the northeast to complete the molt. This is a relatively...

Tachyeres pteneres，Flying Steamerduck

Features：The whole body is dark gray with white spots

Tachyeres pteneres (Tachyeres pteneres) is a social teal of the family Anatidae.The duck travels along steep cliffs, coastal beaches, saltwater lakes and coastlines. It mainly feeds on animal food such as crustaceans, mollusks, shrimp and small fish. Small groups of a few to more than 20 often feed...

Tachyeres patachonicus，Flying Steamerduck

Features：It is the only flying teal of the genus Boaters

The Flying Steamerduck (Tachyeres patachonicus) is a member of the Flying steamerduck family.The duck mainly feeds on animal foods such as crustaceans, mollusks, shrimp and small fish. Small groups of a few to more than 20 often feed in shallow water and on the surface of the water.They breed on the...

Tachyeres leucocephalus，White-headed Steamerduck，Chubut Steamerduck，Chubut Steamer Duck，White-headed Steamer-duck

Features：It is the only boat duck species endemic to Argentina

White-headed duck (Scientific name: Tachyeres brachypterus) White-headed Steamerduck, Chubut Steamerduck, Chubut Steamer Duck, White-headed Steamer-duck, It is a social teal of the family Anatidae.Whitehead ducks travel along steep cliffs, coastal beaches, saltwater lakes and coastlines. It mainly f...

Tachyeres brachypterus，Falkland Steamerduck

Features：It's a teal that can't fly

The Falkland Steamerduck (Tachyeres brachypterus) is a social duck of the family Anatidae.Short-winged boat ducks feed mainly on animal foods such as crustaceans, mollusks, shrimp and small fish. Small groups of a few to more than 20 often feed in shallow water and on the surface of th...

Stictonetta naevosa，Freckled Duck，Canvasback，Oatmeal Duck，Speckled Duck， Diamantina Duck

Features：The feature most easily distinguished from other ducks is the large head with a crest

Australian spotted duck (Stictonetta naevosa; Freckled Duck, Canvasback, Oatmeal Duck, Speckled Duck, Diamantina Duck) is a type between ducks and geese, its relative and other duck geese are relatively distant, is the only species in the genus.Australian spotted ducks can delay breeding during dry...

King Eider，Somateria spectabilis

Features：It's the largest sea duck

King Eider (Somateria spectabilis), no subspecies.King Eider ducks are the largest sea ducks, and some have migratory behavior. Like other eider ducks, this species is native to the far North. Breeds on icy coasts as far south as Holland and St. Lawrence Bay; Wintering as far south as France, New En...

Somateria mollissima，Common Eider

Features：Any of various large, fat, fluffy birds of the family Anatidae

The Eider duck (Somateria mollissima) is known as Common Eider and has six subspecies.Eider ducks are the largest sea ducks, and some have migratory behavior. Like other eider ducks, this species is native to the far North. Breeds on icy coasts as far south as Holland and St. Lawrence Bay; Wintering...

Somateria fischeri，Spectacled Eider

Features：Male ducks have black eyes around the eyes, while female ducks have brown eyes

The white orbital Eider (scientific name: Spectacled Eider), the foreign name of Spectacled Eider, is a very distinctive teal belonging to the family Anatidae.Like other eider ducks, this species is native to the far North. Breeding on icy coasts, the Eidfowl feed on invertebrates, such as mollusks,...

Sarkidiornis melanotos，Comb Duck

Features：The male duck has a large black sarcoplasma at the base of the upper bill

The Comb Duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos) has two subspecies.The lumped ducks often form large flocks of dozens of birds, and in non-breeding season, they also integrate large flocks of hundreds of birds. Good at swimming, swimming light and agile, tail lift high. Also good at diving. Walking and runni...

Salvadori’s Duck，Salvadori's Teal，Salvadorina waigiuensis

Features：It has a slender body and tail, a chocolate-colored head, and dark brown striped feathers resembling tiger skin

Decorative Duck (scientific name: Salvadorina waigiuensis) foreign names Salvadori's duck, Salvadori' sTeal is a social teal of the family Anatidae.Patterned ducks take aquatic invertebrates, tadpoles, small fish as their main food, and also eat plant feed. Floating on the surface, taking tu...

Pteronetta hartlaubii，Hartlaub’s Duck

Features：It has a round body, short wings, a black head and neck, a black and white bill, black legs, and a deep red iris

Hartlaub's Duck (Pteronetta hartlaubii) is a dark maroon duck found in the forests of Africa.The black-headed lapwing was originally thought to be a perching duck, but was later changed to belong to the diving duck. However, they are always distinct from them and are therefore classified in a un...

Plectropterus gambensis，Spur-winged Wood Goose

Features：It is a type of bird between geese and ducks, and is considered to be the largest living duck in other taxonomic systems

Plectropterus gambensis is a type of bird between geese and ducks, and is considered the largest living duck in other taxonomies.They live in small groups of about 50, especially during molting after breeding. He is a strong swimmer and usually likes to stand on the shore, or rest in rivers and lake...