Ducks, Geese & Swans of Colombia
32 waterfowl recorded in Colombia 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.
32 waterfowl have been recorded in Colombia 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 Colombia to know first
American WigeonMareca americana
Andean DuckOxyura ferruginea
Andean TealAnas andium
Black SwanCygnus atratus
Black-bellied Whistling DuckDendrocygna autumnalis
Blue-winged TealSpatula discors
Brazilian TealAmazonetta brasiliensis
Cinnamon TealSpatula cyanoptera
Comb DuckSarkidiornis sylvicola
Egyptian GooseAlopochen aegyptiaca
Eurasian TealAnas crecca
Fulvous Whistling DuckDendrocygna bicolor
GadwallMareca strepera
Greater White-fronted GooseAnser albifrons
Greylag GooseAnser anser
Lake DuckOxyura vittata
Lesser ScaupAythya affinis
MallardAnas platyrhynchos
The full list — 32 waterfowl of Colombia in our library
- American Wigeon
- Andean Duck
- Andean Teal
- Black Swan
- Black-bellied Whistling Duck
- Blue-winged Teal
- Brazilian Teal
- Cinnamon Teal
- Comb Duck
- Egyptian Goose
- Eurasian Teal
- Fulvous Whistling Duck
- Gadwall
- Greater White-fronted Goose
- Greylag Goose
- Lake Duck
- Lesser Scaup
- Mallard
- Mandarin Duck
- Masked Duck
- Muscovy Duck
- Northern Pintail
- Northern Shoveler
- Red-breasted Merganser
- Ring-necked Duck
- Southern Pochard
- Swan Goose
- Torrent Duck
- White-cheeked Pintail
- White-faced Whistling Duck
- Wood Duck
- Yellow-billed Pintail
Keep exploring
- Birds of Colombia
- Tyrant Flycatchers of Colombia (208 species)
- Tanagers & Allies of Colombia (179 species)
- Hummingbirds of Colombia (165 species)
- Antbirds of Colombia (117 species)
- Ovenbirds & Woodcreepers of Colombia (116 species)
- Parrots, Cockatoos & Allies of Colombia (64 species)
- New World Warblers of Colombia (56 species)
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Colombia (51 species)
- Woodpeckers of Colombia (44 species)
- New World Blackbirds & Orioles of Colombia (42 species)
- New World Sparrows of Colombia (40 species)
- Pigeons & Doves of Colombia (39 species)
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of Colombia (35 species)
- Sandpipers & Allies of Colombia (35 species)
- Wrens of Colombia (35 species)
- Cotingas of Colombia (33 species)
- Rails, Crakes & Coots of Colombia (29 species)
- Thrushes of Colombia (29 species)
- Owls of Colombia (28 species)
- Cardinals & Grosbeaks of Colombia (27 species)
- True Finches of Colombia (25 species)
- Vireos of Colombia (25 species)
- Manakins of Colombia (24 species)
- Herons, Egrets & Bitterns of Colombia (23 species)
- Nightjars of Colombia (22 species)
- Toucans of Colombia (22 species)
- Swallows & Martins of Colombia (21 species)
- Cuckoos of Colombia (20 species)
- Falcons of Colombia (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 Colombia?
32 waterfowl that we profile appear on Colombia'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 Colombia'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 Colombia right now?
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