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Family Anatidae

Animals in the family Anatidae on Global Animal Guide. The guide features 4 species in this family — each profile answers the most-searched questions first.

Male mallard duck with green head on pond

Least Concern

Bird

Mallard

The familiar puddle duck

Least Concern

Bird

Canada Goose

The honking V-formation flyer

Mute swan gliding on calm water with wings arched, white plumage and orange beak

Least Concern

Bird

Swan

The graceful giant of lakes and rivers

Male mallard duck with iridescent green head and yellow bill floating on calm water

Least Concern

Bird

Mallard

The familiar wild duck found around the world