Pictured above is a male American Widgeon, Mareca americana. This duck belongs to the subfamily Anatinae of the family Anatidae-the ducks, geese, and … [Read more...] about American Widgeons, Gadwalls, And A Sleepy Redhead
Anatidae
736000 Canvasback Ducks In North America, Is That Enough?
In the above image, a small flock of Canvasback ducks swim along a portion of the trinity river in the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge. … [Read more...] about 736000 Canvasback Ducks In North America, Is That Enough?
Green-winged Teal, The Smallest Of The Teals
The North American Green-winged Teal, Anas crecca carolinensis, is the smallest of the Teal ducks seen in North America. It is yet another member of … [Read more...] about Green-winged Teal, The Smallest Of The Teals
Cinnamon Teal Close Cousins Of Blue-winged Teal
In the first image there are two female ducks and a male Cinnamon Teal, Anas cyanoptera. One or both of the females may be Cinnamon Teal but they also … [Read more...] about Cinnamon Teal Close Cousins Of Blue-winged Teal
The Day Starts Early For Dabblers
Two pairs of Blue-winged Teal begin their day of hunting for food at dawn on a cold March morning. Blue-winged Teal are dabbling ducks which … [Read more...] about The Day Starts Early For Dabblers