Scientific Name Anas laysanensis Alternative Names Laysan Duck, Laysan Teal Measurements Feature Male Female Length 38–43 cm (15–17 in) 38–43 cm (15–17 in) Wingspan 60–70 cm (24–28 in) 60–70 cm (24–28 in) Weight 450–500 g (1.0–1.1 lb) 400–450 g (0.9–1.0 lb) Status Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. Once widespread, now only found on Laysan Island…
Scientific Name Anas melleri Alternative Names Meller’s Duck Measurements Feature Male Female Length 55–65 cm (22–26 in) 55–65 cm (22–26 in) Wingspan ~90–100 cm (35–39 in) ~90–100 cm (35–39 in) Weight 1.0–1.5 kg (2.2–3.3 lb) 0.9–1.4 kg (2.0–3.1 lb) Description Meller’s duck resembles a large female mallard. Unlike many mallard relatives, it lacks a supercilium….
Scientific Name: Mareca marecula Alternative Names: Amsterdam Wigeon, Amsterdam Island Duck, Amsterdam Duck Measurements: Feature Male Female Length About size of a thrush (approx. 20–22 cm / 8–9 in)* Same Weight Very small, exact unknown (smaller than most ducks)* Same Wingspan Not recorded (flightless species) Not recorded *Based on historical description: “not much larger than…
Scientific Name: Mareca sibilatrix Alternative Names: Chiloé Wigeon, Southern Wigeon, Pato Overo Measurements: Feature Male Female Length 46–56 cm (18–22 in) 46–56 cm (18–22 in) Weight Around 800 g (28 oz) Slightly lighter Wingspan 75–86 cm (30–34 in) 75–86 cm (30–34 in) Status Classified as Least Concern. Populations are stable and widespread in southern South…
Scientific Name: Mareca strepera Alternative Names: Grey Duck, Common Gadwall Measurements: Feature Male Female Length 47–58 cm (19–23 in) 47–58 cm (19–23 in) Weight Around 990 g (35 oz) Around 850 g (30 oz) Wingspan 78–85 cm (31–33 in) 78–85 cm (31–33 in) Status Classified as Least Concern by the IUCN. Populations are stable or…
Scientific Name: Spatula platalea Alternative Names: Red Shoveller, Shoveler Duck (South America) Measurements: Feature Male Female Length 45–56 cm (18–22 in) 45–56 cm (18–22 in) Weight 523–608 g (1.15–1.34 lb) Slightly lighter Wingsspan 66–73 cm (26–29 in) 66–73 cm (26–29 in) Status A native of southern South America and still common in many areas. It…
Scientific Name Spatula versicolor Alternative Names Silver Teal, Versicolor Teal Measurements Feature Male Female Length 38–45 cm (15–18 in) 38–45 cm (15–18 in) Wingspan About 70–75 cm (28–30 in) About 70–75 cm (28–30 in) Weight 400–500 g (0.9–1.1 lb) 350–450 g (0.8–1.0 lb) Status A dabbling duck native to South America. Classified as Least Concern…
Scientific Name Callonetta leucophrys Alternative Names Ringed Teal Measurements Feature Male Female Length 35–38 cm (14–15 in) 35–38 cm (14–15 in) Wingspan Around 70 cm (28 in) Around 70 cm (28 in) Weight 190–360 g (6.7–12.7 oz) 190–360 g (6.7–12.7 oz) Status Native to south-central South America. Not currently threatened and populations are considered stable….
Scientific Name Salvadorina waigiuensis Alternative Names Salvadori’s Duck, Salvadori’s Teal Measurements Feature Male Female Length 38–43 cm (15–17 in) 38–43 cm (15–17 in) Wingspan 56–71 cm (22–28 in) 56–71 cm (22–28 in) Weight Slightly above 342 g (12 oz) Around 342 g (12 oz) Status Salvadori’s Teal is native to New Guinea and lives in…
Scientific Name Tadorna cristata Alternative Names Korean Crested Shelduck, Korean Sheldrake, Korean Mandarin Measurements Feature Male Female Length 63–71 cm (25–28 in) 63–71 cm (25–28 in) Weight Not well recorded, likely similar to other shelducks around 1.5–2 kg Slightly lighter than male Wingspan Not precisely known, estimated similar to other Tadorna species around 110–130 cm…