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…
In the colorful world of ducks, few features stand out quite like a blue bill. For some, it’s a soft grayish-blue that blends gracefully with their feathers; for others, it’s a bright, bold hue that steals the show during breeding season — nature’s own flash of confidence. Whether it’s the dazzling Ruddy Duck or the…
At first glance, ducks may all seem to share the same calm, earthy tones — shades of brown, gray, and green blending perfectly with ponds and marshes. But take a second look, and you’ll notice something truly dazzling: a few species whose heads shimmer with shades of blue. Whether it’s a soft slate hue or…
Scientific Name Anas carolinensis Alternative Names American Teal, Green-winged Teal Measurements Feature Male Female Length 31–39 cm (12–15 in) 31–39 cm (12–15 in) Weight 140–500 g (4.9–17.6 oz) Slightly lighter Wingspan 52–59 cm (20–23 in) 52–59 cm (20–23 in) Status A common and widespread dabbling duck across North America, the Green-winged Teal is listed as…
Scientific Name Mareca falcata Alternative Names Falcated Teal Measurements: Feature Male Female Length 46–53 cm (18–21 in) 46–53 cm (18–21 in) Weight 422–770 g (15–27 oz) Slightly lighter Wingspan 79–91 cm (31–36 in) 79–91 cm (31–36 in) Status The Falcated Duck is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. While its global population…