Including rare species and accidental visitors, there are 47 different duck species recorded in North America. You can divide them into puddle ducks, diving ducks and sea ducks.

Ducks are a wildly diverse group of birds with vastly different feeding habits. Here’s a basic breakdown of what wild ducks eat and where to find it. Divers vs. Dabblers. At the most basic level, most ...

Decades ago, I’d visit glacial lakes in late March and early April to spot common loons and different duck species, such as buffleheads with their compact bodies and pure white-and black plumages.

Wood ducks have crossbred with at least 20 other duck species. I've been fortunate over the years to not only spot several waterfowl hybrids but also have captured images of some odd ducks.

These lovers come from different sides of the quacks. An off-Broadway version of “West Side Story” has been playing out in Central Park this spring, as a male wood duck has found love with a ...

Mexican ducks had been classified as their own species when then-President Richard Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act, and due to their relative scarcity north of the U.S.-Mexico border, they ...

A lot of hunters like to chase both types of birds, as duck vs goose hunting is more alike than it is different. Father’s Day Sale: Save $20 on a Premium Membership & make Dad a better outdoorsman .