Ducks, Geese & Swans of Brazil
37 waterfowl recorded in Brazil on the eBird network and profiled in the Birbs encyclopedia — the full list, with photos, sounds and ID notes, plus what's near you now.
37 waterfowl have been recorded in Brazil on eBird, the global citizen-science database run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and carry a full profile in the Birbs encyclopedia. Every bird below is a member of this group — the family Anatidae. Start with the well-known species, browse the complete list, then check which are being reported near you right now.
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Ducks, Geese & Swans of Brazil to know first
Black SwanCygnus atratus
Black-bellied Whistling DuckDendrocygna autumnalis
Black-headed DuckHeteronetta atricapilla
Black-necked SwanCygnus melancoryphus
Blue-winged TealSpatula discors
Brazilian MerganserMergus octosetaceus
Brazilian TealAmazonetta brasiliensis
Canada GooseBranta canadensis
Chiloe WigeonMareca sibilatrix
Cinnamon TealSpatula cyanoptera
Comb DuckSarkidiornis sylvicola
Common ShelduckTadorna tadorna
Coscoroba SwanCoscoroba coscoroba
Egyptian GooseAlopochen aegyptiaca
Emperor GooseAnser canagicus
Fulvous Whistling DuckDendrocygna bicolor
Greylag GooseAnser anser
Lake DuckOxyura vittata
The full list — 37 waterfowl of Brazil in our library
- Black Swan
- Black-bellied Whistling Duck
- Black-headed Duck
- Black-necked Swan
- Blue-winged Teal
- Brazilian Merganser
- Brazilian Teal
- Canada Goose
- Chiloe Wigeon
- Cinnamon Teal
- Comb Duck
- Common Shelduck
- Coscoroba Swan
- Egyptian Goose
- Emperor Goose
- Fulvous Whistling Duck
- Greylag Goose
- Lake Duck
- Mallard
- Mandarin Duck
- Masked Duck
- Muscovy Duck
- Mute Swan
- Northern Pintail
- Red Shoveler
- Red-crested Pochard
- Ringed Teal
- Rosy-billed Pochard
- Ruddy Shelduck
- Silver Teal
- Southern Pochard
- Swan Goose
- White-cheeked Pintail
- White-faced Whistling Duck
- Wood Duck
- Yellow-billed Pintail
- Yellow-billed Teal
Keep exploring
- Birds of Brazil
- Tyrant Flycatchers of Brazil (215 species)
- Antbirds of Brazil (177 species)
- Ovenbirds & Woodcreepers of Brazil (158 species)
- Tanagers & Allies of Brazil (148 species)
- Parrots, Cockatoos & Allies of Brazil (90 species)
- Hummingbirds of Brazil (84 species)
- Woodpeckers of Brazil (49 species)
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Brazil (47 species)
- New World Blackbirds & Orioles of Brazil (41 species)
- Manakins of Brazil (35 species)
- Rails, Crakes & Coots of Brazil (33 species)
- Sandpipers & Allies of Brazil (33 species)
- Cotingas of Brazil (31 species)
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of Brazil (29 species)
- Pigeons & Doves of Brazil (26 species)
- Herons, Egrets & Bitterns of Brazil (24 species)
- New World Warblers of Brazil (24 species)
- Nightjars of Brazil (24 species)
- Petrels & Shearwaters of Brazil (22 species)
- Owls of Brazil (21 species)
- Thrushes of Brazil (21 species)
- Toucans of Brazil (20 species)
- Cuckoos of Brazil (19 species)
- Swifts of Brazil (19 species)
- Vireos of Brazil (19 species)
- Falcons of Brazil (18 species)
- Swallows & Martins of Brazil (18 species)
- True Finches of Brazil (18 species)
Ducks, Geese & Swans in other regions
- Ducks, Geese & Swans of the United Kingdom (115 species)
- Ducks, Geese & Swans of the United States (102 species)
- Ducks, Geese & Swans of Germany (97 species)
- Ducks, Geese & Swans of the Netherlands (91 species)
- Ducks, Geese & Swans of Spain (88 species)
- Ducks, Geese & Swans of France (84 species)
- Ducks, Geese & Swans of Canada (77 species)
- Ducks, Geese & Swans of Portugal (75 species)
- Ducks, Geese & Swans of Ireland (64 species)
- Ducks, Geese & Swans of Japan (57 species)
- Ducks, Geese & Swans of India (51 species)
- Ducks, Geese & Swans of Mexico (48 species)
Species and counts come from the eBird network; "recorded" means reported by birders to eBird. Family grouping follows the IOC World Bird List. Tap any bird for its full profile.
Frequently asked questions
How many waterfowl are found in Brazil?
37 waterfowl that we profile appear on Brazil's eBird-reported checklist. The full A–Z list is on this page; the real total can shift as eBird records are added.
Are all of these waterfowl really found there?
Yes — each one is on Brazil's eBird checklist (reported by birders to the Cornell Lab's eBird), and each of these waterfowl belongs to the family group named on this page. We don't rank them by abundance, because that varies by season and locale.
Where can I see waterfowl in Brazil right now?
Use Birds Near You for live, location-based reports, or turn on rare-bird alerts to hear when a notable one shows up close to you.