waterfowl library

 

Waterfowl, which include ducks, geese and swans, are fowl that live in and around water. Most are strong swimmers with medium to large bodies.

Featured Article:  How do ducks float?

All you amateur ornithologists might scoff at this seemingly simple question, but the answer isn't as straightforward as you think. And no, it's not just that their bones are hollow. See more »

How do ducks float?

How do ducks float?

All you amateur ornithologists might scoff at this seemingly simple question, but the answer isn't as straightforward as you think. And no, it's not just that their bones are hollow.

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Why do geese mate for life?

Why do geese mate for life?

Geese don't exchange vows or rings, but they do search for their lifelong mate. However, are geese really faithful, or do they take a gander at the opposite sex?

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Duck

Duck

Duck, a swimming bird related to the goose and swan. There are about 150 species.

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Goose

Goose

Goose, a waterfowl belonging to the same family as ducks and swans. Geese are larger and heavier than ducks, and have longer necks, but are smaller and have shorter necks than swans.

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Nene

Nene

Nene, or Hawaiian Goose, the only goose native to Hawaii. This goose nearly became extinct.

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Swan

Swan

Swan, a migratory water bird related to ducks and geese. Larger than the goose, the swan may attain a length of five feet (1.5 m) or more.

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