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Species related to the Tufted duck (Aythya fuligula)

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 edges of the... More 14 Images 0 videos
Canvasback (Aythya valisineria)
Considered to be the ‘king’ or ‘aristocrat’ of North American ducks due to its distinctive profile, the canvasback (Aythya valisineria) is... More 17 Images 0 videos
Greater scaup (Aythya marila)
Information on the greater scaup is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 22 Images 0 videos
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
Black tern (Chlidonias niger)
A small, graceful tern species, the black tern is unmistakable during the breeding season, when it displays the distinctive dark plumage for... More 19 Images 4 Videos
Spangled diving beetle (Graphoderus zonatus)
This beetle has the appearance of being sheathed in gold, but only, it seems, when photographed under certain lighting conditions. The edges... More 4 Images 0 videos
Little ringed plover (Charadrius dubius)
Information on the little ringed plover is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 24 Images 0 videos
Black-necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis)
Information on the black-necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 29 Images 3 Videos
Adder's-tongue spearwort (Ranunculus ophioglossifolius)
Adder's-tongue spearwort is related to the buttercup, and an alternative name for it is the 'Badgeworth buttercup'. The Latin name... More 15 Images 0 videos
Grey plover (Pluvialis squatarola)
Information on the grey plover is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 24 Images 1 Video
Violet crystalwort (Riccia huebeneriana)
Violet crystalwort is a small, flat greenish liverwort, which often has a violet or reddish tinge. Old parts of this narrow liverwort look... More 3 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
Redhead (Aythya americana)
Information on the redhead is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 14 Images 1 Video
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
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
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
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
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
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
Spectacled duck (Speculanas specularis)
With its highly distinctive head and neck pattern, the spectacled duck is unmistakeable. From the neck up, this medium-sized dabbling duck... More 8 Images 1 Video
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
Lesser white-fronted goose (Anser erythropus)
With a plump body, long neck, and wings that extend beyond the tip of the tail, the lesser white-fronted goose is distinguishable from other... More 10 Images 0 videos
Steller’s eider (Polysticta stelleri)
Distinctive in its breeding plumage, male Steller’s eiders have an orange breast and sides, and a white head, all contrasting against a... More 23 Images 4 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
Crested duck (Lophonetta specularioides)
Information on the crested duck is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 21 Images 3 Videos
Marbled duck (Marmaronetta angustirostris)
An elegant bird, the marbled duck suits its name, having a brown body speckled with cream. Its dark eye-patch blends into a broad stripe... More 10 Images 3 Videos
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

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