Species that are closely related to the Mallard  Results 1 - 20
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Shoveler (Anas clypeata)
The shoveler is named for its extraordinary oversized bill, which has a broad spatula-shaped tip. Both sexes have this feature, bu...  More  13 Images  0 Videos
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Marbled duck (Marmaronetta angustirostris)
An elegant teal, the marbled duck suits its name, having a brown body speckled with cream. Its dark eye-patch blends into a broad ...  More  8 Images  3 Videos
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Canada goose (Branta canadensis)
The Canada goose was introduced to England around 300 years ago. It is now the most familiar goose in Britain. This large goose ha...  More  21 Images  7 Videos
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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...  More  16 Images  0 Videos
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Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)
The goldeneye is a well-known attractive diving duck. It has a compact shape, with a large rounded head. The upper part of the for...  More  11 Images  0 Videos
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Greylag goose (Anser anser)
If you see a wild grey goose in the UK outside the winter months, it will almost certainly be a greylag. The only other ‘wild’ goo...  More  22 Images  0 Videos
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Ferruginous duck (Aythya nyroca)
Males of this diving duck species are a deep russet brown with a white triangular patch under the tail and a white belly. The edge...  More  8 Images  0 Videos
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Auckland Island teal (Anas aucklandica)
Endemic to the Auckland Island group, as its common name suggests, this flightless duck is one of the smallest of the Australasian...  More  16 Images  1 Video
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Wigeon (Anas penelope)
The wigeon is a medium-sized duck with a well-known whistling call - ‘wheeooo’ - familiar to all who have witnessed their huge win...  More  13 Images  0 Videos
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Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus)
The whooper swan is a winter visitor to Britain. Its common name refers to the loud ‘whooping’ calls that it produces. This large ...  More  24 Images  0 Videos
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Teal (Anas crecca)
The teal is one of the smallest wild ducks in the UK. The drake (male) in breeding plumage is also one of the most handsome of bir...  More  13 Images  0 Videos
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Tufted duck (Aythya fuligula)
Tufted ducks are, indeed, tufted, although the drake has a more prominent crest than the female (duck). The specific scientific na...  More  15 Images  0 Videos
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Mute swan (Cygnus olor)
The mute swan is Britain's largest bird, and one of the heaviest flying birds in the world; adults can weigh over 15 kg . The comb...  More  36 Images  9 Videos
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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 ...  More  36 Images  5 Videos
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Fulvous whistling duck (Dendrocygna bicolor)
Information on the fulvous whistling duck is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  12 Images  0 Videos
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Orinoco goose (Neochen jubata)
Information on the Orinoco goose is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly...  More  9 Images  0 Videos
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Baikal teal (Anas formosa)
With such a bold and eye-catching head pattern, this teal is easily discernable from other dabbling duck species. Comprised of dis...  More  9 Images  1 Video
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Baer’s pochard (Aythya baeri)
Ducks belonging to the genus Aythya are diving ducks. Baer’s pochard has a dark grey to black head, neck and back, with light brow...  More  11 Images  0 Videos
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Kelp goose (Chloephaga hybrida)
Commonly found in pairs, the contrast between the bright white plumage of the adult male and the dark, striped plumage of the fema...  More  29 Images  3 Videos
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