Waterfowl

Ducks, Swans, and Geese...

Humans have long depended on waterfowl for food and feathers.

The term waterfowl refers to ducks, swans and geese, birds that typically spend their non-flying time on the water. Humans have long depended on waterfowl for food and for feathers.

Green-winged tealGreen-winged teal © Connie Gelb/The Nature Conservancy
Green-Winged Teal

Learn why the green-winged teal is one of the most abundant duck species in North America. Learn more

Lesser ScaupLesser Scaup © Flickr user stevehdc/Creative Commons
Lesser Scaup

The lesser scaup is a diving duck, feeding on plants beyond the reach of other birds. Learn more

Snow GeeseSnow Geese © Flickr user eflon/Creative Commons
Snow Goose

The annual migration of millions of snow geese is on of the planet's most impressive natural spectacles. Learn more

Read More

Photo Special Features TabLion in Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa. © Kenneth K. Coe

Close Encounters with Nature

Whether scary or exciting, nature has a way of sneaking up on you. See stories

Arden OConnor 215x143Arden O’Connor. © Lajla LeBlanc

Nature Matters

Hear some of nature's success stories and see how nature matters to us all. Watch videos

Explore Related Content

Our Habitats
We work to protect a myriad of habitats so we can preserve the diversity of life on Earth. Learn more
Migratory Bird Program
We work to ensure that protection efforts address the special habitat needs of migratory birds. Learn more