Ducks and geese
Common wild duck
Mallard
The mallard is known as the common duck. It has a wingspan of 81 to 98 cm and weighs 0.7-1.6 kg. The male has a distinctive green head, white collar, chest mixture with purple tones, while the female is mostly mottled, with lighter areas on the cheeks, neck and chest.
Characteristics
Order:
Anseriformes
Family:
Anatidae
Scientific name:
Anas platyrhynchos
Habitat:
Wetlands
Origin:
North America, Europe, Asia
Current trend:
Increase
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
2-3 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
Wild and resourceful
Muscovy Duck
Muscovy duck is a large duck, with mostly black and white feathers. Although it is a tropical bird, it adapts well to colder climates, thriving even in temperatures as low as -12 degrees Celsius. They all have long claws on their feet and a broad, straight tail. Large domestic males often reach a weight of up to 7 kg, and large females up to 4 kg.
Characteristics
Order:
Anseriformes
Family:
Anatidae
Scientific name:
Cairina moschata
Habitat:
Wetlands
Origin:
South America
Current trend:
Decrease
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
5-10 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
Elegant and graceful
Swan Goose
The swan goose is large and long-necked compared to other species in its genus. The sexes are similar, although the male is larger. The wings appear dark in flight, without a discernible pattern. The beak of this species is unique because it is completely black, while the legs are orange.
Characteristics
Order:
Anseriformes
Family:
Anatidae
Scientific name:
Anser cygnoides
Habitat:
Wetlands
Origin:
Asia
Current trend:
Decrease
Number of individuals in the world:
36.000-43.500
Lifetime:
10-15 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
Flight over water and fields
Greylag Goose
The wild goose has mottled gray and white feathers, an orange beak and pink legs. It is a large bird with a length between 74 and 91 cm and an average weight of 3.3 kg.
Characteristics
Order:
Anseriformes
Family:
Anatidae
Scientific name:
Anser anser
Habitat:
Wetlands
Origin:
Europe and Asia
Current trend:
Increase
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
10-15 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
A colorful flyer
Common Shelduck
The Mallard is an impressive bird with a rose-pink bill, white body and dark green head and neck. The sexes are similar, but the female is smaller with some white markings on her face, while the male has a bright red bill with a distinct forehead knot.
Characteristics
Order:
Anseriformes
Family:
Anatidae
Scientific name:
Tadorna tadorna
Habitat:
Lakes, rivers, coasts
Origin:
Europe and Asia
Current trend:
Increase
Number of individuals in the world:
415.000-500.000
Lifetime:
10-15 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
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