Waterfowl

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...

Oxyura vittata

Features：The male duck has a black head, a reddish-brown body, and a blue bill, while the female duck is relatively colorless

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...

Oxyura maccoa，Maccoa Duck

Features：The male duck has a black head, brown eyes, a blue bill, a black throat, a chestnut back and gray legs

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,...

Oxyura jamaicensis，Ruddy Duck

Features：The drake has a black cap that extends from its eyes to the nape of its neck, white cheeks all year round, bright reddish-brown plumage in summer, a white underbody, and a blue bill

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...

Oxyura australis，Blue-billed Duck

Features：The male has a large, bright, compact pale blue bill with dark chestnut feathers over most of the body, dark orange on the head and upper neck, brown on the belly, and white areas in the center

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，Masked Duck，Oxyura dominicus

Features：Male ducks assist in brooding, a rare trait among ducks

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...

Green Pygmy-goose，Green Pygmy Goose，Nettapus pulchellus

Features：There is a black cap on top of the head, dark green wings, and the lower body is covered with black and white fan ribbed feathers

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 Pygmy-goose

Features：It's the smallest duck in Africa

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...