Scientific Name Anas platyrhynchos Alternative Names Pekin, White Pekin, Long Island Duck Measurements Feature Male Female Length About 50–60 cm (20–24 in) About 50–60 cm (20–24 in) Weight 4.5 kg (10 lb) 4.1 kg (9 lb) Wingspan Around 85–95 cm (33–37 in) Around 85–95 cm (33–37 in) Status Listed as “not at risk” by the…
Scientific Name Anas undulata Alternative Names Yellowbill, African Yellow-billed Duck Measurements Feature Male Female Length 51–58 cm (20–23 in) 51–58 cm (20–23 in) Weight Around 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) Slightly lighter Wingspan 80–95 cm (31–37 in) 80–95 cm (31–37 in) Status A common and widespread resident of southern and eastern Africa. Though not migratory, it…
Among the many duck species, ducks with yellow bills hold a special charm for bird enthusiasts. The warm, golden hue of their bills stands out beautifully against their varied plumage—whether it’s the glossy green head of a Mallard or the soft brown tones of a Mottled Duck. This distinctive feature doesn’t just make them easy…
Scientific Name Oxyura ferruginea Alternative Names Andean Ruddy Duck Measurements Feature Male Female Length 35–43 cm (14–17 in) Slightly smaller Weight 500–800 g (1.1–1.8 lb) Slightly lighter Wingspan About 60–70 cm (24–28 in) — Status Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, with stable populations throughout its Andean range. Identification A small, compact…
Scientific Name Oxyura maccoa Alternative Names None widely recognized Measurements Feature Male Female Length 48–51 cm (19–20 in) Slightly smaller Weight Around 650–750 g (1.4–1.6 lb) Slightly lighter Wingspan About 65–70 cm (26–28 in) — Status Listed as Near Threatened due to habitat loss, pollution, and bycatch, though some populations remain stable in protected wetland…
Scientific Name Spatula puna Alternative Names None widely recognized; sometimes referred to as Andean Teal Measurements Feature Male Female Length About 48 cm (19 in) About 48 cm (19 in) Weight Around 600–700 g (1.3–1.5 lb) Slightly lighter Wingspan Not well documented — Status Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Populations are…
Scientific Name Polysticta stelleri Measurements Feature Measurement Length 43–46 cm (17–18 in) Weight 800–860 g (1.8–1.9 lb) Wingspan 69 cm (27 in) Wing 21–22.5 cm (8.3–8.9 in) Culmen 3.7–4.2 cm (1.5–1.7 in) Tarsus 3.6–4.0 cm (1.4–1.6 in) Status Steller’s Eider is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN. The Alaska-breeding population is Threatened under U.S. law…
Scientific Name Anas luzonica Alternative Names Papan, Patong Gubat (Forest Duck) Measurements Feature Male Female Length 61–66 cm (24–26 in) Slightly smaller Weight Around 1 kg (2.2 lb) Slightly less Wingspan About 90 cm (35 in) About 90 cm (35 in) Status The Philippine Duck is Vulnerable, found only in the Philippines. Once common, its…
Scientific Name Oxyura vittata Alternative Names Argentine Blue-bill, Argentine Blue-billed Duck, Argentine Lake Duck, Argentine Ruddy Duck Measurements Feature Male Female Length 36–46 cm (14–18 in) 36–46 cm (14–18 in) Weight 600–850 g (21–30 oz) 510–700 g (18–25 oz) Status Native to South America, the Lake Duck is found across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and…
Scientific Name: Oxyura australis Measurements Feature Male Female Length Up to 40 cm (16 in) Up to 40 cm (16 in) Weight Around 500–900 g (1.1–2 lb) Around 500–900 g (1.1–2 lb) Wingspan About 62–70 cm (24–28 in) About 62–70 cm (24–28 in) Status Endemic to Australia, the Blue-billed Duck lives in temperate regions across…