DABBLING DUCKS
Those that generally feed by dabbling on the surface of the water, or by grazing. Do not normally dive
Mandarin Family(Aix galericulata) Origin: Asia (now classed as indigenous to UK) |
Carolina or North American Wood Duck
Family(Aix sponsa) Origin: USA |
| Ringed Teal
Family(Callonetta leucophrys) Origin: Central South America |
Northern (European)Shoveller
Family(Anas clypeta) Origin: Northern Hemisphere |
| Baikal Teal
Family( Origin: Northern Hem. USSR |
Chiloe Wigeon
Family(Anas sibilatrix) Origin: South America |
| Widgeon (Wigeon) Family( Anas penelope ) Origin: Northern Hem. |
Tufted Duck
Family(Aythaya fugigula) Origin: Northern Hem. |
SEA DUCKS
Those that generally feed on fish, small crustaceans, etc., in coastal waters. Good divers.
| Smew Family(Mergellus albellus) Origin: Northern Hem. Coastal |
Eider Family(Somateria mollissima) Origin: Northern Hem. Coastal |
GEESE
Grazers, spend majority of time on land
| Maned Goose (or Australian Wood Duck)
Family(Chenonetta jubata) Origin: Asia |
Red Breasted Goose
Family(Branta ruficollis) Origin: Northern Hem - Artic Siberia |
| Ross's Goose
Family(Anser rossii) Origin: Northern Hem- Artic Canada |
Hawaiian Goose (Nene)
Family(Branta sandvicensis ) Origin: Northern Hem - North America & Hawaii |