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Unlike other species of ducks, most drakes reunite with the hens they mated with after the eggs have hatched.

British Birds - Ducks 02

The flight of ducks requires fast continuous strokes, requiring in turn strong wing muscles. Three species of steamer duck are almost flightless, however. Many species of duck are temporarily flightless while moulting; they seek out protected habitat with good food supplies during this period. See if you can recognise the following ducks.

1 .

What is the name of this bird?

Photograph courtesy of Calibas

Common Goldeneye

Goosander

Common Scoter

Eurasian Teal

Group: Ducks, Geese and Swans
Binomial: Bucephala clangula
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Status: Resident Breeder And Winter Visitor
First nested in Scotland in 1970.
Since then birds have been attracted to nest in specially designed boxes.
In winter, birds from Northern Europe visit the UK.

2 .

What is the name of this bird?

Photograph courtesy of Roland zh

Ruddy Duck

Mandarin Duck

Common Scoter

Eurasian Teal

Group: Ducks, Geese and Swans
Binomial: Aix galericulata
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Status: Resident Introduced Population
The male has the most elaborate and ornate plumage.
Unlike other species of ducks, most drakes reunite with the hens they mated with after the eggs have hatched.

3 .

What is the name of this bird?

Photograph courtesy of Jason Thompson at Wikipedia

Long-tailed Duck

Goosander

Common Scoter

Mandarin Duck

Group: Ducks, Geese and Swans
Binomial: Melanitta nigra
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Status: Resident Breeder And Winter Visitor
In 2003 a previously unknown wintering population of 50,000+ was found on Shell Flat in the north west of England.
Due to this development, questions have been raised in Parliament.

4 .

What is the name of this bird?

Photograph courtesy of tgreyfox

Northern Pintail

Mandarin Duck

Long-tailed Duck

Northern Shoveler

Group: Ducks, Geese and Swans
Binomial: Anas acuta
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Status: Resident Breeder And Winter Visitor
Hens make a coarse quack and the drakes a flute-like whistle.
Have been called the 'nomads of the skies' due to their wide-ranging migrations.

5 .

What is the name of this bird?

Photograph courtesy of Steve Garvie

Ruddy Duck

Mandarin Duck

Eurasian Teal

Northern Pintail

Group: Ducks, Geese and Swans
Binomial: Anas crecca
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Status: Resident Breeder And Winter Visitor
In flight, the fast, twisting flocks resemble waders despite their short legs.
It is also rather nimble on the ground by ducks' standards.

6 .

What is the name of this bird?

Photograph courtesy of http://blog.pancamo.com/

Northern Shoveler

Mandarin Duck

Eurasian Teal

Northern Pintail

Group: Ducks, Geese and Swans
Binomial: Anas clypeata
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Status: Resident Breeder And Winter Visitor
Surface feeding ducks.
It is not uncommon for a dozen or more males to pursue a single hen.
Despite their stout appearance, these birds are nimble fliers.

7 .

What is the name of this bird?

Photograph courtesy of Wolfgang Wander

Long-tailed Duck

Eurasian Teal

Northern Shoveler

Gadwall

Group: Ducks, Geese and Swans
Binomial: Clangula hyemalis
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Status: Winter Visitor And Occasional Breeder
Although they usually feed close to the surface, they are capable of diving to depths of 60 m (200 ft).
The males are vocal and have a musical yodelling call.

8 .

What is the name of this bird?

Photograph courtesy of Chris huh

Mandarin Duck

Northern Shoveler

Common Goldeneye

Ruddy Duck

Group: Ducks, Geese and Swans
Binomial: Oxyura jamaicensis
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Status: Introduced Species Currently Subject To An Eradication Programme
The female builds her nest out of grass, locating it in tall vegetation to hide it from predators.
A typical group of young ranges from 5-15 ducklings.

9 .

What is the name of this bird?

Photograph courtesy of Mdf

Ruddy Duck

Northern Shoveler

Gadwall

Long-tailed Duck

Group: Ducks, Geese and Swans
Binomial: Anas strepera
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Status: Resident Breeder And Winter Visitor
It is a quieter duck, except during its courtship display.
Visit gravel pits, lakes, reservoirs and coastal wetlands in winter in order to see these birds.