Ducks, Geese and Swans in Turks and Caicos

Learn about 10 birds from the Ducks, Geese and Swans family (Anatidae) found in Turks and Caicos. Includes 8 regular species and 2 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Canada Goose

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

Least Concern
Gadwall

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

Least Concern
Greater Scaup

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

Least Concern
Mallard

Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

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

Vagrant Anatidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Hooded Merganser

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

Least Concern
Snow Goose

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

Least Concern

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