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, bills which are flattened to a greater or lesser extent, and feathers that are excellent at shedding water due to special oils.
| Common name | Species | Habitat | Breeding Status | Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Indian Whistling Duck | Dendrocygna arborea | ML | St | - | - | r | - |
| Northern Shoveler | Anas clypeata | ML | WV | r | - | - | - |
| White-cheeked Pintail | Anas bahamensis | ML | B | u | u | u | u |
| Blue-winged Teal | Anas discors | WV | B | o | r | - | u |
| Lesser Scaup | Aythya affinis | B | - | - | - | - | |
| Red-breasted Merganser | Mergus serrator | Sh | St | r | - | - | - |
| Ruddy Duck | Oxyura jamaicensis | ML | B | r | - | r | - |
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