Anatidae
Large family of water birds that includes Whistling-ducks, Swans, Geese and Ducks.
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.
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.
Red-crested Pochard (Pairs)
Pochard,
Mallard (in flight)
Mallard taking off in Airoli creek in Mumbai.
Mallard,Mallard taking off in Airoli creek in Mumbai.
Cotton Pygmy Goose
Goose,
Knob-billed Duck (In flight)
Duck,
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.
Harlequin Duck (Female)
Duck,
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
Ruddy Shelduck (in flight)
Shelduck,
Brant
Spotted in the Olympic peninsula
Brant,Spotted in the Olympic peninsula
Northern Shoveler (Female)
Shoveler,
Northern Shoveler (Male)
Shoveler,
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
Harlequin Duck (Male)
Duck,
Common Merganser
Merganser,
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.
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.
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.
Lesser Whistling Duck
Duck,
Garganey (Pair)
Garganey,
Eastern Spot-billed Duck ((In flight))
Duck,
Eurasian Wigeon (Immature)
Wigeon,
Eurasian Wigeon (Male)
Wigeon,
New Zealand Scaup
Also known as Black Teal. Endemic to New Zealand.
Scaup,Also known as Black Teal. Endemic to New Zealand.
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.
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
Northern Pintail (male)
Pintail,
Red-crested Pochard (Pair)
Pochard,
Northern Pintail (female)
Pintail,
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.
Garganey (Female)
Garganey,
