Waterfowl

Waterfowl are warm-blooded animals that live on or near water, and include diving ducks and puddle ducks.

Explore the various species of North American waterfowl divided into these five categories.

Diving ducks, also called sea ducks, are typically birds of large, deep lakes and rivers, coastal bays and inlets. Their speculums lack the brilliance of those on most dabblers.

Dabbling ducks, or puddle ducks, frequent shallow waters such as flooded fields and marshes.

See pictures of waterfowl (including ducks, geese, swans, and more) in this birds photo gallery from National Geographic.

Waterfowl ID, Duck ID, Duck Sounds, Duck Photos, Goose ID: Ducks Unlimited.

Birding in the United States: A Demographic and Economic Analysis.

The only tools you need to start your birding adventure are your own ears and eyes. However, there are also many different types of equipment and gear that you may want to learn to use. Some are simple and easy to acquire and use : a journal, for instance, to record your bird sightings.

More than 45 million people watch birds around their homes and away from home, according to the preliminary findings of the 2016 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation produced by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, joining other wildlife watchers in contributing a total of more than $75 billion to the U.S. economy.

View illustrations, full-color photos, and video footage of each species. Learn more about their behavior, migration patterns, and the sounds they make. Study flock patterns and wing characteristics. Our Waterfowl ID guide has everything you need to recognize ducks, swans and geese in the field or on the fly!