Written by Peter Pearsall/Photo by Dan Streiffert The lesser scaup (Aythya affinis), also known as the “little bluebill,” is a medium-sized diving duck in the family Anatidae found across North
Written by Peter Pearsall/Photo by Dan Streiffert The Common merganser (Mergus merganser), also known as the “goosander” in Europe, is a large, sleek diving duck with a long, narrow bill
The bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) is one of the smallest diving ducks in North America. The name is short for “buffalo head,” referring to the puffy, rounded head of the male.
Written by Peter Pearsall/Photo by Dan Streiffert The distinctive canvasback duck (Aythya valisineria) is North America’s largest diving duck. Adult males have reddish-brown heads, bright red eyes, and long, sloping
Wood ducks are commonly found in wooded swamps, marshes, and along streams and rivers with abundant riparian vegetation. They prefer shallow waters with plenty of cover from shrubs and trees. They are also known to inhabit human-made ponds and lakes.
