The following wildfowl, amongst others, can be found in the North America Zone at WWT Slimbridge, click image for information: - |
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American Black Duck |
The American Black Duck is a large dabbling duck. American Black Ducks are similar to Mallards in size resembling the female Mallard, although the American Black Duck's plumage is darker. |
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American Wigeon |
The American Wigeon is a species of dabbling duck. The wigeon can be identified from other dabblers by its round head, small bill and short neck. |
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American Wood Duck |
The American Wood Duck, also known as the Carolina Duck, is a Perching duck. It is closely related to the Mandarin Duck with which it shares it genus (Aix galericulata). |
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Barrow's Goldeneye |
The Barrow's Goldeneye is a Sea Duck which was named after Sir John Barrrow. It belongs to the Bucephala genus of which there are three species, the Barrow's Goldeneye, the Common Goldeneye and the Bufflehead. |
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Bufflehead |
The name Bufflehead is derived from a combination of Buffalo and Head due to the bulbous shape of its head, which can be even more pronounced when 'puffed' out by the male. |
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Canada Goose |
The Canada Goose is a member of the Branta genus which consists generally of species with largely Black plumage, distinguishing them from the Anser genus who largely have Grey plumage. |
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Canvasback |
The Canvasback is a diving duck found in North America. |
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Hooded Merganser |
Hooded Mergansers are the second smallest species of merganser, with only the Smew of Europe and Asia being smaller. |
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Laysan Duck |
The Laysan Duck, also known as the Laysan Teal, is a dabbling duck endemic to the Hawaii Islands. It is related to the Mallard and was named after Laysan Island by Lionel Rothschild in 1982. |
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Lesser Scaup |
The Lesser Scaup, also known as the Little Bluebill or Broadbill, is a diving duck from North America. The Lesser Scaup is very similar in appearance to the Greater Scaup except smaller and not as bulky. |
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Ring-Necked Duck |
The Ring Necked Duck is a diving duck from North America and is related to the Tufted Duck. |
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Trumpeter Swan |
The Trumpeter Swan is a member of the Anatidae family and is a close relative of the Whooper Swan, though easily distinguished as the latter has Yellow on its bill and slightly smaller. |
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Whistling Swan |
The Whistling Swan is so called because of the high pitched sound made by their wings during flight, not their call. |
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