Birds > Waterfowl
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Ruddy DuckScientific Name: Oxyura jamaicensisCategory: BirdsSubcategory: WaterfowlSize: Length: 14–17 in (35–43 cm); Wingspan: 21–24 in (53–62 cm)Weight: 1.1–1.8 lb (500–800 g)Lifespan: 6–10 years in the wild; recorded up to 13 years...
Birds > Waterfowl
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Snow GooseScientific Name: Anser caerulescensCategory: BirdsSubcategory: WaterfowlSize: Total length: 26–33 in (66–84 cm); Wingspan: 53–65 in (135–165 cm)Weight: 4.5–7.5 lb (2.0–3.4 kg)Lifespan: 10–15 years in the wild; recorded...
Birds > Waterfowl
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Whooper SwanScientific Name: Cygnus cygnusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: WaterfowlSize: Total length: 55–65 in (140–165 cm); Wingspan: 80–108 in (205–275 cm); one of the heaviest flying birds on EarthWeight: 16–31 lb (7.4–14.0 kg); adult...
Birds > Waterfowl
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Black SwanScientific Name: Cygnus atratusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: WaterfowlSize: Total body length: 43–56 in (110–142 cm); Wingspan: 5.2–6.6 ft (1.6–2.0 m)Weight: 8.2–19.8 lb (3.7–9.0 kg)Lifespan: 10–15 years in the wild; up to 40...
Birds > Waterfowl
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Trumpeter SwanScientific Name: Cygnus buccinatorCategory: BirdsSubcategory: WaterfowlSize: Standing height: 3.9–4.9 ft (120–150 cm); Body length: 4.5–5.5 ft (138–165 cm); Wingspan: 6.0–8.2 ft (185–250 cm)Weight: Adult males: 24–30 lb (11–13.6...
Birds > Waterfowl
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Wood DuckScientific Name: Aix sponsaCategory: BirdsSubcategory: WaterfowlSize: Body length: 18.5–21.3 in (47–54 cm); Wingspan: 26.0–28.7 in (66–73 cm)Weight: 1.0–1.9 lb (450–860 g)Lifespan: 3–4 years in the wild; maximum recorded banding...
Birds > Waterfowl
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Mandarin DuckScientific Name: Aix galericulataCategory: BirdsSubcategory: WaterfowlSize: Body length: 16–19 in (41–49 cm); Wingspan: 26–30 in (65–75 cm)Weight: 0.95–1.55 lb (430–700 g)Lifespan: 6–10 years in the wild; documented longevity up to...
Birds > Waterfowl
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Canada GooseScientific Name: Branta canadensisCategory: BirdsSubcategory: WaterfowlSize: Body length: 30–43 in (75–110 cm); Wingspan: 4.2–5.6 ft (127–170 cm)Weight: 6.6–14.3 lb (3.0–6.5 kg); giant subspecies ganders occasionally reach 18 lb (8...
Birds > Waterfowl
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Mute SwanScientific Name: Cygnus olorCategory: BirdsSubcategory: WaterfowlSize: Body length: 49–67 in (125–170 cm); Wingspan: 7.9–8.5 ft (2.0–2.6 m)Weight: Cobs (males): 20–32 lb (9–14.5 kg); Pens (females): 17–24 lb (7.5–11 kg)Lifespan: 10–20...
Birds > Waterfowl
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: MallardScientific Name: Anas platyrhynchosCategory: BirdsSubcategory: WaterfowlSize: Body length: 20–26 in (50–65 cm); Wingspan: 32–39 in (81–98 cm)Weight: 1.6–3.5 lb (0.7–1.6 kg); breeding drakes slightly heavier than hensLifespan:...
