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 ...

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 ...

Dove, Carla J. and Agreda, A. 2007. "Differences in plumulaceous feather characters of dabbling and diving ducks." The Condor, 109, (1) 192–199. https://doi.org/10. ...

Ducks are among the most recognisable waterfowl, commonly seen gliding across lakes, ponds, and rivers around the world. Belonging to the Anatidae family, along with geese and swans, these birds are ...