Scientific name Tadorna tadorna Alternative names None widely used Subspecies Monotypic – no subspecies recognized Measurements Feature Range / Note Length ~58–70 cm Wingspan ~110–133 cm Weight 0.9–1.6 kg Male vs Female Males slightly larger, brighter in breeding plumage Status Widespread and common in the Euro-Siberian region. Protected under the Agreement on the Conservation of…

Scientific name Mergus merganser Alternative names Goosander (Eurasia), Common Merganser (North America) Subspecies Subspecies Description Distribution M. m. merganser Typical form Northern Europe and northern Asiatic Russia M. m. orientalis Slightly larger, more slender bill Central Asian mountains M. m. americanus Broader-based bill, black bar across inner wing in males North America Measurements Feature Range…

Scientific name Pteronetta hartlaubii Alternative names Hartlaub’s Duck Measurements Feature Range / Note Length 56–58 cm Male Weight 925–1,140 g Female Weight 770–805 g Wingspan ~85–95 cm (estimated) Status Least Concern. Although the population is declining slightly, its extensive range and stable numbers prevent it from being considered threatened. Identification A dark chestnut duck with…

Scientific name Lophonetta specularioides specularioides Alternative names Also known as the Southern Crested Duck or the Grey Duck (in the Falkland Islands). It is the nominate subspecies of the Crested Duck, alongside the Andean Crested Duck. Measurements Feature Range / Note Length 50–60 cm Weight Around 1 kg; males slightly heavier Wingspan ~85–95 cm (estimated…

Scientific Name Netta erythrophthalma Measurements Measurement Range Body Length 45–50 cm Wingspan Approximately 75–85 cm Weight 700–1,200 g Egg Count 6–15 eggs per clutch Incubation 20–28 days Status The Southern Pochard is currently listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, but its population has been steadily declining since the 1970s. In South America, estimates from…

Scientific name Speculanas specularis Alternative names Also called the Spectacled Duck or Pato Perro (“Dog Duck”). Measurements Feature Range / Note Length ~56–60 cm (estimated from related sources) Weight ~1–1.3 kg (estimated) Wingspan Data not widely documented Status Near Threatened (IUCN). Population estimated at fewer than 7,000 individuals. Identification A river duck with striking markings….

Scientific name Tadorna tadornoides Alternative names Also called the Chestnut-breasted Shelduck or Mountain Duck. Measurements Feature Range Length 56–72 cm (22–28 in) Wingspan 94–132 cm (37–52 in) Weight 1.3–1.6 kg (2.9–3.5 lb) Status Protected under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. Populations are stable, and the species benefits from farmland and water body conservation…

Scientific name Anas platyrhynchos Alternative names Commonly called the Mallard or Wild Duck Measurements Feature Range Length 50–65 cm (20–26 in) Wingspan 81–98 cm (32–39 in) Weight 0.7–1.6 kg (1.5–3.5 lb); males slightly heavier than females Bill 4.4–6.1 cm (1.7–2.4 in) Status The Mallard is considered Least Concern by the IUCN due to its very…

Scientific name Asarcornis scutulata Alternative names Also known as the White-winged Wood Duck. Measurements Feature Range Length 66–81 cm (26–32 in) Weight Males: 2.9–3.9 kg (6.5–8.6 lb); Females: 2–3 kg (4.3–6.7 lb) Wingspan 116–153 cm (46–60 in) Status Listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and included in CITES Appendix I. The population is…

Scientific name Aythya ferina Alternative names Also known as the European Pochard, Eurasian Pochard, or simply Pochard in the UK. Measurements Feature Range Length 42–49 cm (17–19 in) Wingspan 72–82 cm (28–32 in) Weight 467–1,240 g (16.5–43.7 oz); males are heavier than females Status The Common Pochard is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red…