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Most ViewedWhistling DucksLength--18-19 in. Weight--1¾ lbs. The trailing legs and... Gadwall Length--21 Weight--2 lbs. Gadwalls are most numerous in... Brant Length--24-25 in. Weight--3¼ - 3¾ lbs. These are sea ge... Ruddy Length--15½ in. Weight--1-1/3 lbs. The ruddy duck often... Common Eider Length--23½ in. Weight--5 lbs. Thick-necked stocky bird... Wigeon Length--21 Weight--1¾ lbs. These are nervous birds, qui... Common Merganser Length--25½ in. Weight--2½ lbs. This species is larger ... Cinnamon Teal In the Pacific Flyway, cinnamon teal are far more common th... Diving Ducks Diving ducks frequent the larger, deeper lakes and rivers, ... Scaup Greater--Length--18½ in. Weight--2 lbs. Lesser... Least ViewedBlue-winged TealLength--16 Weight--15 oz. Their small size and twisting... Goldeneye Common--Length--19 in. Weight--2¼ lbs. Barrow's... Bufflehead Length--14½ in. Weight--1 lb. Stragglers migrate south ... Harlequin Length--17 in. Weight--1½ lbs. Glossy slate-blue plumag... Snow Geese Length--29-31 in. Weight--6½-7½ lbs. Two races of snow ... Eclipse Plumage Most ducks shed their body feathers twice each year. Nearly... Puddle Ducks Puddle ducks are typically birds of fresh, shallow marshes ... Red-breasted Merganser Length--23 in. Weight--2½ lbs. These birds winter most ... White-winged Scoter Length--21½ in. Weight--3½ lbs. The three scoters on th... Surf Scoter Length--19½ in. Weight--2 lbs. Like all scoters, these ... |
Hooded MerganserLength--18 in. Weight--1½ lbs. Often seen in pairs, or very small flocks. Short rapid wingstrokes create an impression of great speed. Winters in the inland waters of all coastal States; seldom goes to salt water. Voice: Seldom heard in fall. Next: Whistling Ducks Previous: Common Merganser
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