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Birds that are adapted to life in and around water

6 birds in this category

Greater Flamingo standing in water
FeaturedLeast Concern

Greater Flamingo

Phoenicopterus roseus

The most widespread species of flamingo.

110-150 cm
Mute Swan on water
Least Concern

Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

An elegant white swan known for its graceful appearance.

125-170 cm
Great Blue Heron hunting
Least Concern

Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

A large, adaptable heron found throughout North America.

97-137 cm
Belted Kingfisher
Least Concern

Belted Kingfisher

Megaceryle alcyon

A striking, crested waterbird known for its rattling call.

28-35 cm
Wood Duck on water
FeaturedLeast Concern

Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

One of the most stunningly colorful of all waterfowl.

47-54 cm
Atlantic Puffin
FeaturedVulnerable

Atlantic Puffin

Fratercula arctica

The "sea parrot" of the North Atlantic.

26-29 cm
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