Anatidae

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

Common Merganser

Merganser,

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

Harlequin Duck (Male)

Duck,

Harlequin Duck (Female)

Duck,

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.

Gadwall

Gadwall,

Eurasian Wigeon (Immature)

Wigeon,

Ruddy Shelduck

This one was taking a nap on the grasslands

Shelduck,This one was taking a nap on the grasslands

Lesser Whistling Duck

Duck,

Knob-billed Duck (In flight)

Duck,

Red-crested Pochard (Pairs)

Pochard,

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.

Mallard (in flight)

Mallard taking off in Airoli creek in Mumbai.

Mallard,Mallard taking off in Airoli creek in Mumbai.

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.

Brant

Spotted in the Olympic peninsula

Brant,Spotted in the Olympic peninsula

Knob-billed Duck

Duck,

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 (Female)

Shoveler,

Eurasian Wigeon

Wigeon,

Greylag Goose

Goose,

Tufted Duck (♂)

Duck,

Egyptian Goose

Goose,

Northern Shoveler (Male)

Shoveler,

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.

Red-crested Pochard (Pair)

Pochard,

Ruddy Shelduck (in flight)

Shelduck,

Eastern Spot-billed Duck ((In flight))

Duck,

Eurasian Wigeon (Male)

Wigeon,

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 Pintail (male)

Pintail,

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.

Eurasian Teal (♀)

Teal,

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.

Canada Goose

Goose,

Garganey (Female)

Garganey,

Cape Teal

Teal,

Bar-headed Goose

Goose,

Northern Shoveler (Male)

Shoveler,

Northern Pintail (female)

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

Gadwall (Pair)

Gadwall,

Eurasian Teal (♂)

Teal,

Tufted Duck (♀)

Duck,

Cotton Pygmy Goose

Goose,

New Zealand Scaup

Also known as Black Teal. Endemic to New Zealand.

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