About the Falcated Duck
The falcated duck or falcated teal is a gadwall-sized dabbling duck from the east Palearctic.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Mareca falcata |
| Species Codes | falduc, FADU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Falcated Duck belong to?
The Falcated Duck (Mareca falcata) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Falcated Duck?
The falcated duck or falcated teal is a gadwall-sized dabbling duck from the east Palearctic....
Where can I report a Falcated Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of Falcated Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code falduc, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl 174 species
More Birds in Order Anseriformes
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Quick Stats
Anseriformes
Order
174
Species in Family
3,793
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