Perching Duck (Cairininae)

The Perching Ducks (“Cairininae” or “Cairinini”) were named for their common behavior of frequently perching high in trees.

Subspecies

• Spur-winged Goose Plectropterus gambensis

• Salvadori’s Teal Salvadorina waigiuensis
• Blue Duck Hymenolaimus malacorhynchos
• Torrent Duck Merganetta armata
• Brazilian Duck Amazonetta brasiliensis

• Comb Duck Sarkidiornis melanotos:
• Pink-eared Duck Malacorhynchus membranaceus
• Hartlaub’s Duck Pteronetta hartlaubi
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• Green Pygmy Goose Nettapus pulchellus
• Cotton Pygmy Goose Nettapus coromandellanus
• African Pygmy Goose Nettapus auritus
• Muscovy Duck Cairina moschata
• White-winged Wood Duck Cairina scutulata
• Wood Duck Aix sponsa
• Mandarin Duck Aix galericulata
• Ringed Teal Callonetta leucophrys
• Maned Duck Chenonetta jubata

Relevant Resources

• Duck Information
• Index of Duck Species
• Photos of the Different Duck Species for Identification

Diet / Feeding:

Ducks generally feed on larvae and pupae usually found under rocks, aquatic animals, plant material, seeds, small fish, snails and crabs.