Waterbirds

The Birbs encyclopedia features 178 waterbirds. They range from the lightest in our records, the African Pygmy Goose, to the heaviest, the Trumpeter Swan. Browse them all below — every one has photos, range and, where we have them, calls.

Notable waterbirds

• White-headed Duck
• Musk Duck
• Andean Duck
• Lake Duck
• Blue-billed Duck
• Maccoa Duck
• Brazilian Merganser
• Common Merganser

Frequently asked

How many waterbirds are there?

The Birbs encyclopedia currently profiles 178 waterbirds, each with photos, range and conservation status.

What is the largest of the waterbirds?

By body weight, the heaviest of the waterbirds in our records is the Trumpeter Swan.

Are waterbirds endangered?

At least 29 of the waterbirds we profile are on the IUCN Red List as Vulnerable or worse. See each bird’s page for its current status.