American Wigeon (Anas americana) Science Article 1 abstract Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) and American Wigeon (A. americana) were studied in Alabama from November through February 1983-85. Resting was the major activity of Mallards (39-54%) and feeding was the major activity of American Wigeon (45- 7 1%). Mallards increased feeding during the colder winter of 1983-84, but […]
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Preliminary Overview of American Wigeon (Anas americana) Population Survey and Harvest Information
American Wigeon (Anas americana) Science Article 2 abstract Characterized by a haunting whistle and contrasting plumage, the American wigeon (Anas Americana) is one of North America’s most distinguishable ducks. Its wariness, whistle, coloration and low abundance relative to other ducks (e.g. mallards, gadwall, blue-winged teal, pintails) makes wigeon a welcomed addition in hunters’ bags. Doug […]
Yellow-billed Teal (Anas flavirostris)
[order] ANSERIFORMES | [family] Anatidae | [latin] Anas flavirostris | [authority] Vieillot, 1816 | [UK] Yellow-billed Teal | [FR] Sarcelle a bec jaune | [DE] Andenente | [ES] Pato Barcino (Arg, Uy, Bo) | [NL] Chileense Taling | [copyright picture] Falkland Islands Tourist Board Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Anas is a genus of dabbling ducks. […]
Yellow-billed Duck (Anas undulata)
[order] ANSERIFORMES | [family] Anatidae | [latin] Anas undulata | [authority] Dubois, 1839 | [UK] Yellow-billed Duck | [FR] Canard a bec jaune | [DE] Gelbschnabel-Ente | [ES] anade Picolimon | [NL] Geelsnaveleend | [copyright picture] Steelback Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Region Range Anas undulata AF ec, sc, s Genus Anas is a genus of […]
Yellow-billed Pintail (Anas georgica)
[order] ANSERIFORMES | [family] Anatidae | [latin] Anas georgica | [authority] Gmelin, 1789 | [UK] Yellow-billed Pintail | [FR] Canard a queue pointue | [DE] Spitzschwanz-Ente | [ES] Pato Maicero (Arg,Bo) | [NL] Zuidamerikaanse Pijlstaart | [copyright picture] Jan Harteman Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Anas is a genus of dabbling ducks. It includes mallards, wigeons, […]
Sunda Teal (Anas gibberifrons)
[order] ANSERIFORMES | [family] Anatidae | [latin] Anas gibberifrons | [authority] Muller, 1842 | [UK] Sunda Teal | [FR] Sarcelle grise | [DE] Weisskehl-Ente | [ES] Cerceta Gris | [NL] Grijskeeltaling | [copyright picture] Mat & Cathy Gilfedder Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Region Range Anas gibberifrons OR Indonesia Genus Anas is a genus of dabbling […]
Silver Teal (Anas versicolor)
[order] ANSERIFORMES | [family] Anatidae | [latin] Anas versicolor | [authority] Vieillot, 1816 | [UK] Silver Teal | [FR] Sarcelle bariolee | [DE] Silberente | [ES] Pato Capuchino (Arg, Cl, Uy, Bo) | [NL] Zilvertaling | [copyright picture] Plinio Fabbro Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Anas is a genus of dabbling ducks. It includes mallards, wigeons, […]
Laysan Duck (Anas laysanensis)
[order] ANSERIFORMES | [family] Anatidae | [latin] Anas laysanensis | [authority] Rothschild, 1892 | [UK] Laysan Duck | [FR] Canard de Laysan | [DE] Laysanente | [ES] anade de Laysan | [NL] Laysans Taling Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Region Range Anas laysanensis PO Laysan Island Genus Anas is a genus of dabbling ducks. It includes […]
Hawaiian Duck (Anas wyvilliana)
[order] ANSERIFORMES | [family] Anatidae | [latin] Anas wyvilliana | [authority] Sclater, 1878 | [UK] Hawaiian Duck | [FR] Canard des Hawai | [DE] Stockente | [ES] anade de Hawai | [NL] Hawaiaanse Eend Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Region Range Anas wyvilliana PO Hawaiian Islands Genus Anas is a genus of dabbling ducks. It includes […]
Hottentot Teal (Anas hottentota)
[order] ANSERIFORMES | [family] Anatidae | [latin] Anas hottentota | [authority] Eyton, 1838 | [UK] Hottentot Teal | [FR] Sarcelle hottentote | [DE] Hottentottenente | [ES] Cerceta Hotentote | [NL] Hottentottaling | [copyright picture] Nick Athanas Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Anas is a genus of dabbling ducks. It includes mallards, wigeons, teals, pintails and shovelers […]