Anatidae

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

Egyptian Goose

Goose,

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.

Brant

Spotted in the Olympic peninsula

Brant,Spotted in the Olympic peninsula

New Zealand Scaup

Also known as Black Teal. Endemic to New Zealand.

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

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.

Northern Shoveler (Male)

Shoveler,

Northern Shoveler (Male)

Shoveler,

Bar-headed Goose

Goose,

Ruddy Shelduck

This one was taking a nap on the grasslands

Shelduck,This one was taking a nap on the grasslands

Eurasian Teal (♀)

Teal,

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

Wigeon,

Ruddy Shelduck (in flight)

Shelduck,

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

Eurasian Wigeon (Male)

Wigeon,

Gadwall

Gadwall,

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.

Greylag Goose

Goose,

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.

Knob-billed Duck

Duck,

Northern Shoveler (Female)

Shoveler,

Lesser Whistling Duck

Duck,

Garganey (Pair)

Garganey,

Canada Goose

Goose,

Harlequin Duck (Female)

Duck,

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

Cotton Pygmy Goose

Goose,

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.

Common Merganser

Merganser,

Gadwall (Pair)

Gadwall,

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.

Cape Teal

Teal,

Harlequin Duck (Male)

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.

Garganey (Female)

Garganey,

Red-crested Pochard (Pair)

Pochard,

Knob-billed Duck (In flight)

Duck,

Eastern Spot-billed Duck ((In flight))

Duck,

Red-crested Pochard (Pairs)

Pochard,

Northern Pintail (female)

Pintail,

Eurasian Wigeon (Immature)

Wigeon,

Eurasian Teal (♂)

Teal,

Tufted Duck (♂)

Duck,

Tufted Duck (♀)

Duck,

Northern Pintail (male)

Pintail,

Mallard (in flight)

Mallard taking off in Airoli creek in Mumbai.

Mallard,Mallard taking off in Airoli creek in Mumbai.