Waterfowl are and have been, at least among those who hunt them, been categorized into either the dabbling duck clan or the diving ducks based for the most part on how they feed . Dabbling ducks ...

The Canvasback, one of our largest diving ducks, is a common year-round local duck that is easily recognized if you know what to look for. It has some unique features, including what may seem to be a ...

As winter relinquishes its grasp on Eastern Iowa, we will soon see our lakes and rivers open to a plethora of colorful ducks. As many as 24 regular duck species will potentially dabble in shallow ...

Migratory wild ducks have settled in for the winter at local ponds, lakes, state parks and wildlife refuges. They’ve arrived from breeding grounds in the upper Midwestern states and as far away as ...

This unique diving duck has a small body and a relatively large head. The males are colorful and vibrant, with iridescent heads that appear black, purple, or green depending on the light. Buffleheads ...

The Brazilian merganser, a duck that’s the mascot for the country’s waterways, is among the top 10 most threatened birds in the world, with only about 250 individuals left in the wild. As part of ...

This article was originally featured on Field and Stream. Wetland conservation is paying off big time according to a new study. The 2022 U.S. State of the Birds Report is a joint research project that ...

As winter proceeds, we’re seeing record low numbers of migratory ducks in Marin. Have you noticed that lately? As a wildlife ...