Ducks, Geese and Swans in Mexico

Learn about 20 birds from the Ducks, Geese and Swans family (Anatidae) found in Mexico. Includes 17 regular species and 3 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Brent Goose

Brent Goose

Branta bernicla

Least Concern
Canada Goose

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

Least Concern
Common Merganser

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

Least Concern
Gadwall

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

Least Concern
Goldeneye

Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

Least Concern
Greater Scaup

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

Least Concern
Greater White-fronted Goose

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

Least Concern
Hooded Merganser

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

Least Concern
Long-tailed Duck

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

Vulnerable
Mallard

Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

Least Concern
Muscovy Duck

Muscovy Duck

Cairina moschata

Least Concern
Northern Pintail

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

Least Concern
Northern Shoveler

Northern Shoveler

Spatula clypeata

Least Concern
Red-breasted Merganser

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

Least Concern
Ruddy Duck

Ruddy Duck

Oxyura jamaicensis

Least Concern
Snow Goose

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

Least Concern
Tundra Swan

Tundra Swan

Cygnus columbianus

Least Concern

Vagrant Anatidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Eurasian Wigeon

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

Least Concern
Garganey

Garganey

Spatula querquedula

Least Concern
Taiga Bean Goose

Taiga Bean Goose

Anser fabalis

Least Concern

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