Waterfowl

(Order: Anseriformes)

Waterfowl are staple of waterways world wide. From mallards to swans, these birds are greatly varied.

Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

The mallard is the classic duck. Males have a vibrant and iridescent green head while females appear drab. They are found globally.

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded mergansers are a small diving duck. Males and females have a hood. Males' hoods are black and white. Hooded mergansers hunt prey underwater.

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

Gadwalls are dabbling ducks spread throughout the world. Females appear drab while males have an intricate pattern.

Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

The wood duck is a very small dabbling ducks. These ducks perch and nest in trees. They are extremely colorful and the only member of their genus in North America.