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Species related to the Spectacled duck (Speculanas specularis)

Comb duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos)
The goose-like comb duck gets its common name from the large, fleshy, dark grey growth or ‘comb’ on the top of the male’s black beak, an... More 19 Images 0 videos
Meller’s duck (Anas melleri)
While this duck may not look too remarkable, it is distinguished by its unfortunate reputation as one of the rarest species of wildfowl. A... More 5 Images 0 videos
Napo giant glass frog (Centrolene audax)
Information on the Napo giant glass frog (Centrolene audax) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Santa Rosa cochran frog (Nymphargus megacheirus)
Information on the Santa Rosa cochran frog (Nymphargus megacheirus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Rio Reventador robber frog (Pristimantis cremnobates)
Information on the Rio Reventador robber frog (Pristimantis cremnobates) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 1 Image 0 videos
Glass frog (Hyalinobatrachium fragile)
Information on Hyalinobatrachium fragile is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Lynch's giant glass frog (Centrolene lynchi)
Information on Lynch's giant glass frog (Centrolene lynchi) 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
Garganey (Anas querquedula)
Information on the garganey (Anas querquedula) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 16 Images 1 Video
Chiloe wigeon (Anas sibilatrix)
Named after the island of Chiloé, off the coast of Chile, the Chiloe wigeon is a relatively compact duck with an attractively patterned... More 13 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
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
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
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
Philippine duck (Anas luzonica)
With its rusty-cinnamon head and bluish-grey bill, the Philippine duck is a rather distinctive bird. The cinnamon coloured head is boldly... More 5 Images 0 videos
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 distinct... More 9 Images 1 Video
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
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
The familiar mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is the most numerous duck in Britain, and is the ancestor of the domestic duck. Both male and... More 58 Images 13 Videos
Canada goose (Branta canadensis)
The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) was introduced to England around 300 years ago. It is now the most familiar goose in Britain. This... More 47 Images 7 Videos
Mute swan (Cygnus olor)
The mute swan (Cygnus olor) is Britain's largest bird, and one of the heaviest flying birds in the world; adults can weigh over 15 kilograms... More 74 Images 9 Videos
Blue-winged goose (Cyanochen cyanoptera)
The blue-winged goose can be a hard bird to spot when it is on the ground, a grey-brown shape against a brown, marshy background; but when... More 13 Images 1 Video
Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus)
The Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) is a large, distinctive, pale-coloured waterbird which is easily recognised by the conspicuous... More 35 Images 3 Videos
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
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
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
Red-breasted merganser (Mergus serrator)
The red-breasted merganser is the most widespread of the mergansers, a group of fish-eating ducks also known as saw-bills due to their long... More 22 Images 2 Videos
European mink (Mustela lutreola)
The European mink (Mustela lutreola) is one of Europe’s most endangered mammals. It is a medium sized mustelid with a long, slender, arched... More 19 Images 0 videos
Black wood turtle (Rhinoclemmys funerea)
Information on the black wood turtle (Rhinoclemmys funerea) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Iberian frog (Rana iberica)
The upperparts of the highly aquatic Iberian frog (Rana iberica) are usually reddish-brown, although they can sometimes be ochre. The... More 7 Images 0 videos
Slim scarlet-darter (Crocothemis sanguinolenta)
The slim scarlet-darter (Crocothemis sanguinolenta) is a medium-sized dragonfly with dazzling scarlet colouration and a long, slender body... More 11 Images 0 videos

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