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