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Anatidae is the biological family that includes the ducks and most duck-like waterfowl, such as geese and swan. The Magpie-goose is no longer considered to be part of the Anatidae, but is placed in its own family Anseranatidae. These are birds that are modified for swimming, floating on the water surface, and in some cases diving in at least shallow water.
They have webbed feet and bills which are flattened to a greater or lesser extent. Their feathers are excellent at shedding water due to special oils. Anatidae are remarkable for being one of the few families of birds that possess a penis; they are adapted for copulation on the water only and care must be taken when breeding ducks or geese that a pool is provided for this purpose as attempts to copulate on dry land will often lead to injury of the drake's penis. Duck, eider and goose feathers and down have long been popular for bedspreads, pillows, sleeping bags and coats. The members of this family also have long been used for food.
While the status of the Anatidae as a family is straightforward, and there is little debate about which species properly belong to it, the relationships of the different tribes and subfamilies within it are poorly understood. The listing in the box at right should be regarded simply one of several possible ways of organising the many species within the Anatidae.
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I wish I wasn't a socially awkward Waterfowl. I mean. Then reading my tweets would be much more worth your time.
Xaiylia (Xaiylia) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:40:36 -0000
I wish I wasn't a socially awkward Waterfowl. I mean. Then reading my tweets would be much more worth your time.
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Scheels (Scheels All Sports) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:18:02 -0000
Any waterfowl hunters out there!? This video is inspiring! http://bit.ly/5tfDME @jon14626 Thanks for the correction; slip of the hand! :)
In case anyone's wondering, I'm updating the photos on our Waterfowl ID Galler
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Cherry Valley - Providing breeding stock, management and husbandry training, and technical and flock performance monitoring to duck producers. Located in the UK.
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Frost Waterfowl Trust - Offering mallard ducks and consulting on managing habitat and release programs. Located in Georgetown, SC, USA.
The Original Legarth Geese - A specialized breeding centre for geese offering controlled egg-laying, including all-year-round production.
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