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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Mute swan (Cygnus olor)
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Bewick’s swan (Cygnus columbianus bewickii)
Bewick’s swan is the smallest swan to visit Britain. It is named after the illustrator Thomas Bewick who died in 1828 and produced many fine... More 36 Images 0 videos -
Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus)
The whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) is a winter visitor to Britain. Its common name refers to the loud ‘whooping’ calls that it produces... More 62 Images 4 Videos -
Black-necked swan (Cygnus melancoryphus)
A boldly-patterned, unmistakable bird, the black-necked swan (Cygnus melancoryphus) is a charismatic inhabitant of wetlands in southern... More 31 Images 1 Video -
Trumpeter swan (Cygnus buccinator)
The largest waterfowl species in North America, the trumpeter swan (Cygnus buccinator) is named for its distinctive, trumpeting, ‘oh-OH’... More 36 Images 1 Video -
Falcated duck (Anas falcata)
Information on the falcated duck (Anas falcata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 1 Video -
Common scoter (Melanitta nigra)
The name Melanitta comes derives from the Greek for 'black duck'. The male common scoter (Melanitta nigra) has glossy black plumage... More 26 Images 1 Video -
Brent goose (Branta bernicla)
An unmistakable small, black goose, the brent goose (Branta bernicla) is exceptional amongst geese for its strong, efficient flight, which... More 25 Images 3 Videos -
Common shelduck (Tadorna tadorna)
Information on the common shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 29 Images 0 videos -
Gadwall (Anas strepera)
Information on the gadwall is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 25 Images 1 Video -
American black duck (Anas rubripes)
The American black duck (Anas rubripes) is a large dabbling duck of eastern North America that, contrary its common name, has predominantly... More 16 Images 0 videos -
Common pochard (Aythya ferina)
Information on the common pochard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 37 Images 3 Videos -
White-cheeked pintail (Anas bahamensis)
A small, attractive duck with a pointed tail, the white-cheeked pintail is readily identified by the pure white cheeks for which it is named... More 12 Images 1 Video -
White-faced whistling-duck (Dendrocygna viduata)
The white-faced whistling-duck (Dendrocygna viduata) is a long-legged duck with a conspicuous white face and neck patch that sits in sharp... More 23 Images 2 Videos -
Yellow-billed pintail (Anas georgica)
Named for its conspicuous yellow beak, the yellow-billed pintail is an otherwise fairly nondescript duck, with a slender body, brownish... More 24 Images 1 Video -
Harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus)
Information on the harlequin duck is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 37 Images 3 Videos -
Auckland Islands teal (Anas aucklandica)
Endemic to the Auckland Islands group, as its common name suggests, this flightless duck is one of the smallest of the Australasian teals... More 16 Images 1 Video -
Madagascar teal (Anas bernieri)
The Endangered Madagascar teal is a small, fairly delicate looking duck. The two sexes are very similar in appearance and the entire plumage... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Emperor goose (Chen canagica)
One of the rarest geese in North America, the emperor goose (Chen canagica) is a small, stocky goose that has dark bluish-grey plumage with... More 7 Images 4 Videos -
West Indian whistling-duck (Dendrocygna arborea)
The West Indian whistling-duck is a large, upright, long-necked duck. Adults are deep brown in colour, with black-and-white markings on the... More 18 Images 1 Video -
Laysan duck (Anas laysanensis)
The Laysan duck, so-called as it occurs on the Hawaiian island of Laysan, currently has the most restricted range of any duck in the world... More 20 Images 8 Videos -
Brazilian merganser (Mergus octosetaceus)
The Brazilian merganser is one of the ten most threatened waterfowl in the world, with possibly fewer than 250 birds thought to remain. This... More 22 Images 2 Videos -
Pink-headed duck (Rhodonessa caryophyllacea)
Information on the pink-headed duck is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Hawaiian duck (Anas wyvilliana)
The shy and secretive Hawaiian duck is one of several species belonging to the North American Mallard complex, a group of closely related... More 9 Images 0 videos -
Maccoa duck (Oxyura maccoa)
Information on the maccoa duck is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Salvadori’s teal (Salvadorina waigiuensis)
Despite its distinctive appearance, few people outside of New Guinea have ever seen Salvadori’s teal, and the nest of this duck was not... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Fulvous whistling duck (Dendrocygna bicolor)
Information on the fulvous whistling duck is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 0 videos -
Nene (Branta sandvicensis)
The nene, or Hawaiian goose, was adopted as the official bird of Hawaii in 1957. It is similar in appearance to the Canada goose although... More 33 Images 5 Videos -
Ruddy shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea)
A distinctive duck with beautiful rusty orange plumage, the ruddy shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea) looks very different from almost all other... More 16 Images 2 Videos -
Upland goose (Chloephaga picta)
Visitors to the Falkland Islands will no doubt be familiar with the upland goose, one of the most conspicuous birds on the island group... More 38 Images 6 Videos -
White-headed duck (Oxyura leucocephala)
The white-headed duck is one of Europe’s rarest birds. The name of the genus ‘Oxyura’, means pointed tail, while leucocephala means... More 28 Images 8 Videos
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