Scientific Name Clangula hyemalis Alternative Names Oldsquaw, Coween, Old Wife, South-Southerly Measurements Feature Measurement Length 44–60 cm (17–23.5 in) Wingspan 71 cm (28 in) Weight 740 g (1.6 lb) Tail 16.5–23.7 cm (6.5–9.3 in) Status The Long-Tailed Duck is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List due to declining populations, particularly in the Baltic…
Scientific Name Mareca americana Alternative Names Baldpate Measurements Feature Measurement Length 42–59 cm (17–23 in) Wingspan 76–91 cm (30–36 in) Weight 512–1,330 g (1.1–2.9 lb) Status The American Wigeon is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Its population is stable overall, though regional shifts have occurred — with declines in Canada’s Prairie…
Scientific Name Histrionicus histrionicus Alternative Names Painted Duck, Rock Duck, Glacier Duck, Mountain Duck, White-eyed Diver, Lords and Ladies, Blue Streak Measurements Feature Measurement Length 38–43 cm (15–17 in) Weight Around 600 g (1.3 lb) Wingspan 66 cm (26 in) Wing 188–202 mm (7.4–8.0 in) Tail 77–101.5 mm (3.03–4.00 in) Culmen 25–27 mm (0.98–1.06 in)…
Scientific Name Sibirionetta formosa Alternative Names Bimaculate Duck, Squawk Duck Measurements Feature Male Female Length 39–43 cm (15–17 in) 39–43 cm (15–17 in) Height 30–40 cm (11.75–15.75 in) 30–40 cm (11.75–15.75 in) Weight Around 1 lb (450 g) Around 1 lb (450 g) Status The Baikal Teal is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN…
Scientific Name Spatula querquedula Alternative Names Summer Teal, European Teal Measurements Feature Male Female Length About 41 cm (16 in) About 41 cm (16 in) Wingspan 58–69 cm (23–27 in) 58–69 cm (23–27 in) Weight 300–440 g (10.5–15.5 oz) 300–440 g (10.5–15.5 oz) Status The Garganey is a small migratory dabbling duck that breeds across…
Stripes on a duck’s head can be an important clue when you are trying to identify certain duck species. For instance, one way you can tell the difference between a male northern pintail and a male gadwall, especially when you are observing from a distance or when all you can clearly see is their heads,…
Scientific Name Mergellus albellus Alternative Names White Nun, Panda Duck, Redhead Smew (female) Measurements Feature Male Female Length 38–44 cm (15–17 in) 38–44 cm (15–17 in) Weight 450–650 g (16–23 oz) 450–650 g (16–23 oz) Wingspan 56–69 cm (22–27 in) 56–69 cm (22–27 in) Status A small diving duck found across northern Europe and Asia,…
Scientific Name Dendrocygna bicolor Alternative Names Fulvous Tree Duck, Brown Tree Duck, Large Whistling Teal, Mexican Duck Measurements Feature Male Female Length 45–53 cm (18–21 in) 45–53 cm (18–21 in) Weight 748–1,050 g (26–37 oz) 712–1,000 g (25–35 oz) Wingspan 85–93 cm (33–37 in) 85–93 cm (33–37 in) Status A widespread tropical duck found across…
Scientific Name Aythya nyroca Alternative Names Ferruginous Pochard, Common White-eye, White-eyed Pochard Measurements Feature Male Female Length About 38–42 cm (15–17 in) About 38–42 cm (15–17 in) Weight Around 600–800 g (1.3–1.8 lb) Around 600–800 g (1.3–1.8 lb) Wingspan 60–67 cm (24–26 in) 60–67 cm (24–26 in) Status A medium-sized diving duck found across Europe,…
Scientific Name Mareca penelope Alternative Names Eurasian Wigeon, European Wigeon, Widgeon Measurements Feature Male Female Length 42–52 cm (17–20 in) 42–52 cm (17–20 in) Weight 500–1,073 g (1–2 lb) 500–1,073 g (1–2 lb) Wingspan 71–80 cm (28–31 in) 71–80 cm (28–31 in) Status A common and widespread dabbling duck across Europe and Asia. Classified as…