Anatidae

Large family of water birds that includes Whistling-ducks, Swans, Geese and Ducks.

Brant

Spotted in the Olympic peninsula

Brant,Spotted in the Olympic peninsula

Harlequin Duck (Female)

Duck,

Harlequin Duck (Male)

Duck,

Gadwall

Gadwall,

Northern Shoveler (Female)

Shoveler,

Canada Goose (Chicks)

Introduced species in New Zealand. Seen here with Chicks by the Te Anau lake.

Goose,Introduced species in New Zealand. Seen here with Chicks by the Te Anau lake.

Garganey (Female)

Garganey,

Cotton Pygmy Goose

Goose,

Paradise Shelduck (Female)

Endemic to New Zealand. This individual was photographed on the shore of the Te Anau lake. This species is peculiar in that the female is flashier than the male.

Shelduck,Endemic to New Zealand. This individual was photographed on the shore of the Te Anau lake. This species is peculiar in that the female is flashier than the male.

Bar-headed Goose

Goose,

Northern Pintail (male)

Pintail,

Pacific Black Duck

Pacific Black Duck is also called the Grey Duck and can be seen all over the country. One of the most widespread ducks at one time, it is now getting replaced by the introduced Mallard. Maori name: pārera

Duck,Pacific Black Duck is also called the Grey Duck and can be seen all over the country. One of the most widespread ducks at one time, it is now getting replaced by the introduced Mallard. Maori name: pārera

Black Swan

Was reintroduced to New Zealand from Australia after the local population was hunted out.

Swan,Was reintroduced to New Zealand from Australia after the local population was hunted out.

Tufted Duck (♀)

Duck,

Mallard (in flight)

Mallard taking off in Airoli creek in Mumbai.

Mallard,Mallard taking off in Airoli creek in Mumbai.

Cape Teal

Teal,

Canada Goose

Goose,

Eurasian Wigeon (Male)

Wigeon,

Red-crested Pochard (Pair)

Pochard,

Ruddy Shelduck (in flight)

Shelduck,

Pacific Black Duck (Chicks)

The chicks were so comfortable with humans around them. Evolving in a predator-free environment for millions of years seems to have killed their instinct to stay safe.

Duck,The chicks were so comfortable with humans around them. Evolving in a predator-free environment for millions of years seems to have killed their instinct to stay safe.

Egyptian Goose

Goose,

Eurasian Wigeon

Wigeon,

Red-crested Pochard (Pairs)

Pochard,

Mallard (Male)

Mallard in Queenstown, New Zealand. These are an introduced species in NZ and are now considered invasive because they are replacing the local Grey Duck.

Mallard,Mallard in Queenstown, New Zealand. These are an introduced species in NZ and are now considered invasive because they are replacing the local Grey Duck.

Eurasian Wigeon (Immature)

Wigeon,

Knob-billed Duck

Duck,

Eurasian Teal (♂)

Teal,

Knob-billed Duck (In flight)

Duck,

Ferruginous Duck (Male)

This night feeder spent much of the morning sleeping with its neck folded. Got a brief window to take this shot when it decided to wake up for a few seconds.

Duck,This night feeder spent much of the morning sleeping with its neck folded. Got a brief window to take this shot when it decided to wake up for a few seconds.

Indian Spot-billed Duck

Indian Spot-billed Duck on the banks of Karanji Lake, Mysore

Duck,Indian Spot-billed Duck on the banks of Karanji Lake, Mysore

Lesser Whistling Duck

Duck,

Common Merganser

Merganser,

Eastern Spot-billed Duck ((In flight))

Duck,

Tufted Duck (♂)

Duck,

Northern Shoveler (Male)

Shoveler,

Northern Pintail (female)

Pintail,

Eurasian Teal (♀)

Teal,

Garganey (Pair)

Garganey,

Paradise Shelduck (Male)

Endemic to New Zealand. This individual was photographed on the shore of the Te Anau lake.

Shelduck,Endemic to New Zealand. This individual was photographed on the shore of the Te Anau lake.

New Zealand Scaup

Also known as Black Teal. Endemic to New Zealand.

Scaup,Also known as Black Teal. Endemic to New Zealand.

Gadwall (Pair)

Gadwall,

Greylag Goose

Goose,

Northern Shoveler (Male)

Shoveler,

Ruddy Shelduck

This one was taking a nap on the grasslands

Shelduck,This one was taking a nap on the grasslands

Bar-headed Goose

It's awe-inspiring to consider that this pair probably made it to Central India after an epic flight over the Himalayas. They'll stay here a few more weeks before heading back to their summer grounds in the steppes.

Goose,It's awe-inspiring to consider that this pair probably made it to Central India after an epic flight over the Himalayas. They'll stay here a few more weeks before heading back to their summer grounds in the steppes.