Explore our comprehensive guide to the 39 species of Ducks, Geese, and Swans of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island Provinces. This resource features detailed species accounts, plumage guides, and waterfowl call audio organized by taxonomic group. We also include a dedicated section for urban domestic and feral ducks to help you confidently identify any […]

Explore our comprehensive guide to the 39 species of Ducks, Geese, and Swans of the State of Connecticut. This resource features detailed species accounts, plumage guides, and waterfowl call audio organized by taxonomic group. We also include a dedicated section for urban domestic and feral waterfowl to help you confidently identify any species found in

Explore our comprehensive guide to the 34 species of ducks, geese, and swans of the State of South Dakota. This resource features detailed species accounts, plumage guides, and waterfowl calls organized by taxonomic group. A dedicated section on urban domestic and feral waterfowl helps you confidently identify any waterfowl you encounter across the Mount Rushmore

This guide covers 28 bird species that regularly visit backyard feeders in the Provinces of The Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Use clear illustrations to identify males, females, and juveniles, and learn to recognize each species by its songs and calls. Beyond identification, each includes key aspects of the species’ natural history. With visual, audio, and

Correctly identifying Tundra Swans vs. Trumpeter Swans is one of the most challenging tasks in North American waterfowl identification. Unlike the easily recognized Mute Swan, the two native species—Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus) and Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buccinator)—are remarkably similar in appearance, often overlapping in size, range, and habitat during migration and winter. Historically, this confusion

The conservation status of North American ducks, geese, and swans is highly varied. North American waterfowl encompass some of the continent’s most abundant bird populations alongside species designated as critically declining. Conservation assessments often rely on the Partners in Flight Continental Concern Score (CCS) and data derived from the North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS).

The family Ardeidae contains some of North America’s most captivating wading birds: herons, egrets, and bitterns. Scientifically, herons and egrets are closely related. This ancient family, which has been wading through wetlands for millions of years, shares unique traits, including the S-shaped neck used for lightning-speed strikes and powder down for cleaning.