Anatidae Collection

Calypte anna, Annas hummingbird

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) adult with cygnets on water, Woodwalton Fen, Cambridgeshire, UK, June

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus), flying at sunset, Caerlaverock Wildfowl & Wetland Trust WWT, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, November 2016

Mergus merganser, goosander
Plate 331 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Cygnus atratus, black swan
Watercolour 351 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection

Corythosaurus
The Corythosaurus, meaning Corinthian helmet lizard, was a bipedal herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the Upper Cretaceous period, 76 to 74 million years ago

Aix galericulata, mandarin duck
Plate 69 from John Goulds The Birds of Asia, Vol. 7, (1850-83). Hand coloured lithograph

Anser brachyrhynchus, pink-footed goose
Watercolour and ink by John Gould (c. 1865). An example of a prelliminary work by Gould in preparation for an illustration which would be published in one of his books

Small lake in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

Alopochen aegyptiaca, Egyptian goose
Plate 5 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

Portrait of a Mandarin duck (Aix sponsa) male animal and female. UK. Introduced species

Flock of ducks silhouetted against sunset flying over field in winter in the Uitkerkse Polder nature reserve near Blankenberge, West Flanders, Belgium. February 2020

Common eider duck (Somateria mollissima) female defending her nest from arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus). Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen. June

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) in landscape of Landmannalaugar, Iceland, June

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) three coming into land, Hokkaido, Japan, February

Pink-footed Geese (Anser brachyrhynchus) in flight at dusk. The Wash. Norfolk, January

Courtyard of 19th century mansion called Khan-e Boroujerdi, Kashan, Iran, Middle East

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) in early morning light removing its own feathers, during moulting, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, The Netherlands, Europe. August

Lapwings (Vanellus vanellus), Golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria), Wigeon (Anas penelope) and Common Teal (Anas crecca) flying over flooded marshes in winter, with a rainbow in the background

RF- Mute swan (Cygnus olor) on water in winter dawn mist. Loch Insh, Cairngorms National Park, Highlands, Scotland UK, December

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) two in flight, during snowfall, Lake Kussharo, Japan, February

Paradise Shelduck Putangitangi, Tadorna variegata (female and male). Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.3 Plate 44 Date: 1888

Mergellus albellus, smew
Plate 37 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Whooper swan (cygnus cygnus) silhouette at sunrise, Loch Insh, Cairngorms NP, Kincraig, Scotland, UK, March 2011

Anas platyrhynchos, mallard
Plate 221 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Oxyura jamaicensis, ruddy duck
Plate 343 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

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Mallard ducklings, Anas platyrhynchos, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) parents and cygnets on a misty lake at sunrise. London, UK. May

Bucephala clangula, common goldeneye
Plate 31 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Cygnus columbianus, tundra swan
Plate 10 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Anas undulata, yellow-billed duck
Ff. 72. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Anas xanthorynchus and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Anas erythrorhyncha, red-billed duck
Ff. 73. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Anas pyrrhoryncha and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Common Shelduck
Illustration of a Common Shelduck by Peter Pallou

Baikal Teal (Sibirionetta formosa) male, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) male female pair, Yuyuantan Park, Beijing, China

Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) in flight. Gilbert Water Ranch, Arizona, USA. January

Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) pair mating on lake. Shanghai Zoo, China

Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) male female pair, Reddish Vale Country Park, Greater Manchester, UK. December

Canada geese (Branta canadensis) in flight at Abbotsbury Swannery, Abbotsbury, Dorset, England, UK. August 2014

Tufted duck (Aythya fuligula) male drake, Valkenhorst Nature reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, May

Mute swan (cygnus olor) family, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, June

Mandarin duck drake (Aix galericulata) on the water, showing orange sail feathers which are used when displaying, Southwest London, UK, March

Cinnamon teal (Anas cyanoptera), male taking flight from water, Orange County, California, USA, April

Trumpeter swans (Cygnus buccinator) on the edge of the Upper Yellowstone River. Hayden Valley, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. January

Long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis), males in flight, Finland, April

South Georgia pintail (Anas georgica georgica) swimming in front of Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina), male. Gold Harbour, South Georgia. October

RF - Mute swan (Cygnus olor) taking off from a pond Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, the Netherlands June

RF - Coscoroba swan (Coscoroba coscoroba) pair with chicks on water La Pampa, Argentina

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Anatidae: A Fascinating World of Waterfowl From the elegant Cygnus atratus, also known as the black swan, to the graceful Mute swan (Cygnus olor) with its adorable cygnets gliding on water at Woodwalton Fen in Cambridgeshire, Anatidae encompasses a diverse array of avian wonders. Witnessing Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) soaring through the sky during a breathtaking sunset at Caerlaverock Wildfowl & Wetland Trust WWT is an awe-inspiring sight that leaves you spellbound. But it's not just about majestic swans; Anatidae introduces us to intriguing species like Corythosaurus and their unique features. The vibrant plumage of Aix galericulata, commonly known as mandarin duck, adds a splash of color to any landscape. Meanwhile, the striking appearance of Alopochen aegyptiaca or Egyptian goose demands attention wherever it goes. In North America's Grand Teton National Park lies a small lake where Calypte anna, Annas hummingbird flits around with unmatched agility and grace. This serene location serves as a sanctuary for various Anatidae species from all corners of the globe. The Mandarin duck (Aix sponsa), originally introduced to the UK, showcases its captivating beauty in both male and female forms. As winter sets in Uitkerkse fields come alive with ducks silhouetted against stunning sunsets while flying overhead. Life isn't always tranquil for these water-loving creatures though; witness the fierce defense displayed by Common eider duck (Somateria mollissima) females protecting their nests from arctic foxes—a testament to their unwavering dedication towards ensuring future generations thrive. Finally, we find ourselves in Hokkaido, Japan during February when three magnificent Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) gracefully descend for a landing.