Close view of an #americanwigeon at #esquimaltlagoon #Marecaamericana #dabblingducks #Birds #Birding #birder#birdwatching
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Blue-Winged Teals on our neighborhood lake in South Florida.

I love that these adorable Blue-Winged Teals have been coming to the lake in Fall/Winter. 💙

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Mallard drakes (Anas platyrhynchos). Probably a bachelor flock, looking a bit uneasy about my proximity. #photography #mallard #ducks #mallardducks #aquaticbirds #dabblingducks #drakes #birds #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #floridabirds

🌎 Ringed Teal (Callonetta leucophrys) The Ringed Teal is a small South American duck. Males are brightly coloured with a salmon breast, chestnut back, and a black line on a pale head. Females are generally browner with a striped head. Found in wetlands and forests of central South America (e.g., Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay). They are "dabbling ducks," feeding at the surface, but are also "perching ducks" with claws adapted for sitting in trees, where they often nest in hollows. They form strong pair bonds. No subspecies are recognised. 2.5 Flash (Edited) Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Fun fact: Since they nest in tree cavities, often high off the ground, the ducklings must take a dramatic "leap of faith" out of the nest to follow their parents to the water below. 📷: Photo by artieblur via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/ringed-teal-duck-teal-bird-animal-8581058/ CWZI

🌎 Ringed Teal (Callonetta leucophrys) #SouthAmericanBirds | #RingedTeal #CallonettaLeucophrys | #Teal #Ducks #DabblingDucks #Shelducks #Waterfowl 📷: Photo by artieblur🦉 #MyBirdcards | #birdsoftheworld #birds ❤️🦜

Sedona drakes and hens on a treasure hunt.

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I was out walking and came across these beautiful American widgeons and Mallards! Life is always better on a Friday! #americanwidgeon #baldpate #Marecaamericana #mallards #Anasplatyrhynchos #dabblingducks

🌏 Australian wood duck (Chenonetta jubata) ♀ The Australian wood duck, maned duck, or maned goose is a medium-sized duck resembling a small goose. Females have brown heads with distinct white stripes above and below their eyes, and mottled underparts. Males feature a dark brown head with a small mane, a grey body, and a mottled breast. They are widely distributed across mainland Australia, favouring grasslands, woodlands, and shallow wetlands. Unlike many ducks, they primarily graze on land, often in flocks, and are frequently seen perching in trees. Their calls include croaky "gnow" sounds, with females having a louder, rising call. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by pen_ash via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/australian-wood-duck-duck-wood-duck-8826649/ DKEV

🌏 Australian wood duck (Chenonetta jubata) #AustralianBirds | #AustralianWoodDuck #ManedDuck #ManedGoose #ChenonettaJubata | #DabblingDucks #WoodDucks #Ducks #DuckFamily #Waterfowl 📷: Photo by pen_ash🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds

Gadwalls feeding on Treasure Lake today. #cliffwoodbeachnj #monmouthcountynj #treasurelake #dabblingducks

🌎 White-cheeked pintail (Anas bahamensis) The white-cheeked pintail, also known as the Bahama pintail or summer duck, is a medium-sized dabbling duck with a long neck and a pointed tail. It has a white face below small red eyes, a brown body, and a red-based grey bill. The White-cheeked pintail is found in parts of South America and the Caribbean, where it lives in wetlands, lakes, and ponds. It eats plants, seeds, and insects. Three subspecies are recognised. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by Beto_MdP via Pixabay TARB

New addition! 🌎 White-cheeked pintail (Anas bahamensis) #SouthAmericanBirds #CaribbeanBirds | #WhiteCheekedPintail #BahamaPintail #SummerDuck | #Pintails #DabblingDucks #DuckFamily #Waterbirds 📷: Photo by Beto_MdP🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌎 Wood duck (Aix sponsa) ♂ The wood duck or Carolina duck (Aix sponsa) is a striking North American duck. Males boast iridescent greens, purples, and whites, while females are more subdued with brown and gray feathers. They inhabit wooded swamps, ponds, and lakes, often nesting in tree cavities. These dabbling ducks feed on aquatic plants, insects, and seeds. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by wam17 via Pixabay QPDE

🌎 Wood duck (Aix sponsa) #NorthAmericanBirds | #WoodDuck #CarolinaDuck | #Ducks #DabblingDucks #PerchingDucks #DuckFamily #Waterbirds 📷: Photo by wam17🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌏 Indian spot-billed duck (Anas poecilorhyncha) The Indian spot-billed duck is a large, dabbling duck with a distinctive red spot at the base of its bill. Males have a green speculum on their wings and a white stripe along their sides, while females are a more mottled brown. They are often found in pairs or small groups, dabbling for food in shallow water or grazing on land. These ducks are vocal, with males making a deep, guttural sound and females quacking loudly. Two subspecies are recognised. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Distribution: Indian subcontinent. Class: Aves (Birds) Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae Genus: Anas Species: A. poecilorhyncha CC: CKIQ 📷: Photo by sarangib via Pixabay

🌏 Indian spot-billed duck (Anas poecilorhyncha) #AziajBirdoj | #IndianSpotBilledDuck #SpotBilledDuck #DabblingDucks #Ducks #Waterbirds 📷: Photo by sarangib 🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds

📷: Australian wood duck, Maned duck or Maned goose (Chenonetta jubata) by pen_ash via Pixabay 2021 The photo shows a large duck with a goose-like appearance. Males (Pictured) have a dark brown head with a small mane, a speckled brown-grey breast, and a black lower belly and undertail. Females have a paler head with white stripes above and below the eyes, a speckled breast and flanks, and a white lower belly and undertail. Both sexes have grey wings with black primaries and a white speculum. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Distribution: Widespread in Australia, including Tasmania. Class: Aves (Birds) Order: Anseriformes (Waterfowl) Family: Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Swans) Genus: Chenonetta Species: C. jubata CC: YYHW

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Mallard or Wild duck (Anas platyrhynchos). Adult male. Native distribution: Eurasia, North Africa and North America. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: JJHU 📷: Photo by Johnny_Harvester via Pixabay 2023 Eurasian country distribution: AL, DZ, AM, AT, AZ, BS, BH, BD, BY, BE, BZ, BT, BA, BG, CA, CN, CR, HR, CU, CY, CZ, DK, EG, ER, EE, ET, FO, FI, FR, GE, DE, GR, GT, HN, HK, HU, IS, IN, IR, IQ, IE, IL, IT, JP, JO, KZ, KE, KP, KR, KW, KG, LV, LB, LY, LI, LT, LU, MK, MY, MT, MR, MX, MD, MN, ME, MA, MM, NP, NL, NI, NO, OM, PK, PS, PH, PL, PT, QA, RO, RU, SA, RS, SK, SI, SO, SS, ES, SD, SE, CH, SY, TW, TJ, TN, TR, TM, UA, AE, GB The photo shows a stunning duck easily recognizable by its vibrant plumage. It features an iridescent green-blue neck and head, a bright yellow bill and a dark brown breast. The rest of its body is grayish-brown, and its wings have a conspicuous blue patch with white bars.

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