
About the species
The ornamental ducks and geese — Mandarins, Wood Ducks, Carolinas — kept for plumage as much as the pond.
The breeds
35 breeds of ornamental waterfowl.
Ashy-headed Goose
Photograph forthcoming
Ashy-headed Goose
Patagonia
Patagonian sheldgoose with a soft grey head.
Baikal Teal
Photograph forthcoming
Baikal Teal
East Asia
Spectacular harlequin-faced Asian dabbling duck.
Cinnamon Teal
Photograph forthcoming
Cinnamon Teal
Americas
Brick-red male teal of the western Americas.
Nēnē (Hawaiian Goose)
Photograph forthcoming
Nēnē (Hawaiian Goose)
Hawaii
Hawaii's state bird, brought back from the brink of extinction.
Paradise Shelduck
Photograph forthcoming
Paradise Shelduck
New Zealand
Sexually dimorphic New Zealand shelduck.
Ringed Teal
Photograph forthcoming
Ringed Teal
South America
Small perching duck — pinkish breast, chestnut back.
South African Shelduck
Photograph forthcoming
South African Shelduck
Southern Africa
Grey-headed southern African shelduck.
White-Faced Whistling Duck
Photograph forthcoming
White-Faced Whistling Duck
Africa / South America
Long-necked whistling duck with mask-like white face.
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