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 10 species which occur in the Northern Mariana Islands.
- Eurasian Wigeon Anas penelope (A)
- Falcated Duck Anas falcata (A)
- Gadwall Anas strepera
- Eurasian Teal Anas crecca
- Mallard Anas platyrhynchos
- Northern Pintail Anas acuta
- Garganey Anas querquedula
- Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata (A)
- Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula
- Greater Scaup Aythya marila
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of The Northern Mariana Islands
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