Discover the World of Ducks and Other Waterfowl: Unveiling over 30 different types of ducks, their behaviors, and preferred habitats. Your comprehensive guide to waterfowl identification and insights.

Jul 22, 2024 · Ducks, geese, and other waterfowl don’t carry ID cards. It’s your job as a hunter to know which species you’re hunting and the regulations governing them.

The American Black Duck is a large dabbling duck endemic to North America. Their breeding range is primarily in eastern Canada and the northeastern United States.

The Blue-winged Teal is a small dabbling duck whose breeding range is restricted to North America from eastern Alaska south across Canada to Newfoundland and Labrador.

Key Identification Features: In flight, the wing shows a notable white speculum, with chestnut and black median and lesser covert feathers, and the white belly contrasts with the dark breast and vent.

Identifications separating female Mallards from American Black Duck, Mottled Ducks and Mexican Ducks should be made cautiously because Mallards, especially feral populations existing within the …

The Lesser Scaup is a medium-sized diving duck found only in North America. Males are known for their blue bills (they are often called “blue bills”) in conjunction with their black heads, which may show …

The Harlequin Duck is the smallest of the sea ducks with a range including eastern Siberia, Greenland, Iceland, and North America. In North America, Harlequin Ducks have two disjunct breeding populations.

Follow the ducks this season using the most comprehensive waterfowl migration map on the web. Read real-time reports from DU biologists, field editors, expert waterfowlers and more.

Get a detailed species-by-species breakdown of the 2025 waterfowl populations report. The USFWS Waterfowl Population Survey will help you prepare for the 2025-2026 duck hunting.