The following wildfowl, amongst others, can be found in the Lesser Flamingo Zone at WWT Slimbridge, click image for information: - |
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African Black Duck |
The African Black Duck is of the genus Anas and is genetically closest to the Mallard but with different behavior and plumage. It has been placed in the subgenus 'Melananas' pending further research. |
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Black-Crowned Crane |
The Black Crowned Crane is a crane and a member of the Gruidae family and is closely related to the Grey Crowned Crane. |
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Blue-Winged Goose |
The Blue Winged Goose is endemic to Ethiopia and is the only member of the Cyanochen genus. |
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Comb Duck |
The Comb Duck, or Knob Billed Duck, is pan-tropic found in the tropical wetlands of Africa, Madagascar, South Asia and South America. |
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Grey-Crowned Crane |
The Grey-Crowned Crane is the national bird of Uganda and features on the country's flag. |
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Lesser Flamingo |
The Lesser Flamingo is the smallest species of the Flamingo from sub-Saharan Africa and India. |
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Red-Billed Teal |
The Red Billed Teal, also known as the Red Billed Duck, is a dabbling duck from Africa and is similar to the White Cheeked Pintail. |
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Southern Pochard |
The Southern Pochard is a diving duck and feeds by dabbling or up-ending or diving mainly at night. |
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White-Faced Whistling Duck |
The White Faced Whistling Duck, also known as White Faced tree Duck or White Faced Duck, is a Whistling Duck from tropical parts of South America and Africa. |
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