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...
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...
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 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...
The South American hard-tailed duck (Oxyura vittata) is a typical social teal of the family Canidae.The South American hard-tailed 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 diving...
The Maccoa Duck (Oxyura maccoa) is a typical social teal of the family Anatidae.African hardtail ducks mix with other ducks and are good at swimming and diving. Very afraid of people. Take off at the first sign of movement. Good at swimming and diving, often diving underwater stay time is not long,...
The Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) has three subspecies.In addition to the breeding period, the brown-tailed ducks are mostly active in small groups. Good at swimming and diving. It is found in waters close to aquatic plants. Tail up when swimming. It can either float lightly in the water or sink i...
The Australian hard-tailed Duck (Oxyura australis) is a Blue-billed Duck, without subspecies.Australian hardtail ducks often gather in large groups in the non-breeding season, and also mix with other ducks to move in groups, good at swimming and diving. Very afraid of people. Take off at the first s...
Nomonyx dominicus (Nomonyx dominicus) is a very typical social teal of the family Canidae.Mixed with other ducks in groups, good at swimming and diving, often diving underwater stay time is not long, generally about 3-5 minutes. When swimming, the tail is often raised high. The flight pattern when t...
The Green Pygmy Goose (Nettapus pulchellus) is the smallest teal in the family Anatidae.Green cotton lapwing is omnivorous animal, like to eat rice, aquatic plants, but also often dive into the water to hunt for small fish, shrimp and insects. Living in small groups before breeding begins, these duc...
Nettapus auritus (African pygomy-goose), no subspecies.The pachyptews often live in pairs or in small groups of a few to more than 20 individuals. Sex is more docile. Good swimmer, also good diver, but generally rarely diving. They usually spend most of their time in the water, not going ashore, but...
The pink-billed Pochard (Netta peposaca) is a bird of the Anseriformes family Rose-billed Pochard.Pink-billed ducks are good at diving, obtaining food underwater, and often feeding in shallow water with their tails up and heads down. Foraging occurs at dawn and dusk. During the day, they often swim...
Netta erythrophthalma (Southern Pochard) has two subspecies.Gray-billed ducks are good at diving, getting food underwater, and often feeding in shallow water with their tails up and heads down. Foraging occurs at dawn and dusk. During the day, they often swim and play in the open water, or float mot...
Neochen jubata (Orinoco Goose) rarely swims and is clumsy when flying. More like a goose, hence the English name - Orinoco River goose.Green-winged geese are very territorial birds during the breeding season, usually nesting in tree holes and occasionally in the ground. The male goose has a higher w...
The Brown Merganser (Mergus octosetaceus) is Brazilian Merganser, without subspecies.Mergansers often live in small flocks. Solitary activity is occasionally seen during migration and in winter. When swimming, the neck is very straight, sometimes the head is submerged in the water, and frequently di...
The Torrent Duck (Merganetta armata) has six subspecies.Scatter alone or in families along streams, often standing near rocks or living in currents, skillfully skimming obstacles, lowering their bodies and tails, and sometimes climbing rocks to rest. If they feel unsafe, they swim or fly short dista...
Melanitta perspicillata Surf Scoter, no subspecies.Each winter the seabuckard migrates to the shallow waters of the Pacific coast, from the Aleutian Islands of Alaska to the Baja California Peninsula. From October to March, it is often seen in the Bay of Farallon National Marine Sanctuary. Breeds in...
The red-eared Duck (Malacorhynchus membranaceus) is known as Pink-eared Duck, without subspecies.Red-eared ducks usually live in small flocks. However, in some important areas where bird activity is concentrated, they also gather in large groups, often with other species, especially the grey teal. W...
The Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) has no subspecies.Mergansers live mainly in small lakes and ponds in eastern and central North America. The quantity is very small. There are even fewer in the West Bank. Winter migrates to the southern coastal areas of the United States.Merganser migrati...
The mountain blue duck has two subspecies, Hymenolaimus malacorhynchos.The male's call is like a whistle, while the female's is like a saber-rattling growl. Mountain blue duck only inhabits and exists in rivers and streams, like clean water quality and good vegetation, is a unique breed of N...