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 6 species which occur in the Solomon Islands.
- Spotted Whistling-Duck Dendrocygna guttata (A)
- Plumed Whistling-Duck Dendrocygna eytoni (A)
- Gray Teal Anas gracilis
- Pacific Black Duck Anas superciliosa
- Northern Pintail Anas acuta (A)
- White-eyed Duck Aythya australis (A)
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of The Solomon Islands
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