Ducks, Geese and Swans
Order: Anseriformes. Family: Anatidae
The family Anatidae includes the ducks and most duck-like waterfowl, such as geese and swans. These are birds that are modified for an aquatic existence with webbed feet, flattened bills and feathers that are excellent at shedding water due to an oily coating. There are 131 species worldwide and 3 species which occur in Fiji.
| Species | Viti Levu | Vanua Levu | Taveuni | Kadavu | Lomaiviti | Lau | Rotuma | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wandering Whistling-Duck Dendrocygna arcuata |
X | |||||||
| Mallard Anas platyrhynchos |
V | |||||||
| Pacific Black Duck Anas superciliosa |
B | B | B | B | B | |||
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Fiji
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—Matthew Arnold (1822–1888)
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