A phylogenetic analysis of modern pochards (Anatidae: Aythyini). From Wordnik.com. [The Madagascar pochard returns] Reference
Poaching and hunting pose a serious threat for Anatidae (waterfowl) species. From Wordnik.com. [Po Basin mixed forests] Reference
If so, is it that much of a stretch to acknowledge common descent among all the Anatidae. From Wordnik.com. [Dog Bites Man - The Panda's Thumb] Reference
Numbers, composition and distribution of populations of Anatidae wintering in West Africa. From Wordnik.com. [Inner Niger Delta flooded savanna] Reference
Genetic differentiation among steamer-ducks (Anatidae: Tachyeres): an electrophoretic analysis. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-05-01] Reference
A phylogenetic reassessment of the Tadorninae-Anatinae divergence (Aves: Anseriformes: Anatidae). From Wordnik.com. [The Madagascar pochard returns] Reference
Flightlessness in steamer-ducks (Anatidae: Tachyeres): its morphological bases and probable evolution. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-05-01] Reference
Anatidae migration in the Western Palearctic and spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus. From Wordnik.com. [The Madagascar pochard returns] Reference
Ducks, geese, swans (Anatidae) and ostriches, kiwis and tinamous (Struthioniformes/ratites) all have penises. From Wordnik.com. [Boing Boing] Reference
Grallator, yet is not always about water, but often in the driest places; the genus has a flight strongly resembling that of certain Anatidae. From Wordnik.com. [Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and the Neighbouring Countries] Reference
The downy young of grey teal (Anatidae) with first descriptions of the ducklings of Madagascar teal Anas bernieri and Indonesian teal A. gibberifrons. From Wordnik.com. [The Madagascar pochard returns] Reference
If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, we have at least to consider the possibility that we have a small aquatic bird of the family Anatidae on our hands. From Wordnik.com. [Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency]
Before yesterday, this was a trick most ducks thought was impossible, so you can bet there will be a lot of crowing or, more accurately, quacking about this on the various Anatidae forums. From Wordnik.com. [Duck and Cover: The Art of Appropriation] Reference
The Peace-Athabasca Delta is an important area for migrant waterfowl including snow geese Anser caerulescens, white-fronted geese A. albifrons and Canada geese Branta canadensis, whistling swan Cygnus columbianus, diver Gavia spp., all seven species of North American grebe (Podicipedidae) and 25 species of duck (Anatidae). From Wordnik.com. [Wood Buffalo National Park, Canada] Reference
If he looks, walks and quacks like a member of the Anatidae family. From Wordnik.com. [AroundTheCapitol.com] Reference
The waterbirds most frequently encountered include goose and duck (Anatidae), waders (or shorebirds), ibis (Threskiornithidae), stork (Ciconiidae), heron and egret (Ardeidae). From Wordnik.com. ['W' National Park, Niger] Reference
Every one knows how awkward are the Anatidae, waddling along on their unelastic webbed toes, and their short legs, which, being placed considerably backward, make the fore part of the body preponderate. From Wordnik.com. [The Book of Household Management] Reference
The ecoregion’s river mouths and coastal lagoons are among the most important (i.e. Doñana NP) and best wintering site for many Anatidae species, flamingos, and a large number of migratory birds that depend on these natural habitats for their periodical migrations. From Wordnik.com. [Southwest Iberian Mediterranean sclerophyllous and mixed forests] Reference
Alexander Mosolov Works for Piano, David Moss All At Once at Any Time, David Moss Cosessential, David Moss My Favorite Things, Zero Mostel How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Mother Mallard Band Anatidae, Mother Mallard Migration, Mother Mallard’s Portable Masterpiece Co. From Wordnik.com. [6799 : Kenneth Goldsmith : Harriet the Blog : The Poetry Foundation] Reference
The large web-footed swimming birds of the genus Cygnus or subfamily Cygninae of the family Anatidae, characterized by a long and gracefully curved neck and a majestic motion when swimming, are set apart, specially retained for the Head, Fellows and Tutors of the College. ". From Wordnik.com. [Bloggers4Labour] Reference
Anatidae. From Wordnik.com. [Bird lists] Reference
Anatidae said. From Wordnik.com. [It was an itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny . . .] Reference
@Anatidae. From Wordnik.com. [Medlogs - Recent stories] Reference
@Anatidae A couple of things we can be sure of. From Wordnik.com. [Engadget Mobile] Reference
Anatidae, hunting, possession, etc., of. From Wordnik.com. [Acts and resolves passed by the General Court] Reference
There are regularly more than 20,000 waterbirds present, including populations of Ciconiiformes, Anatidae, Accipitriformes, Charadriidae, and Sternidae. From Wordnik.com. [Po Basin mixed forests] Reference
Between 450-550,000 Anatidae, 250,000 Limicolae, 20,000 greater flamingos Phoenicopterus ruber, 3,000-12,000 lesser flamingos P. minor and 2,500 European spoonbills Platalea leucorodia, owe their winter survival to the quality of the environment of the Senegal river delta. 300 species have been recorded including garganey Anas querquedula, shoveler A. clypeata, pintail A. acuta, ruff Philomachus pugnax, and black-tailed godwit Limosa limosa. From Wordnik.com. [Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, Senegal] Reference
The Delta holds huge numbers of Anatidae in the winter with counts of 500,000 white-fronted goose Anser albifrons (but only 64,000-77,500 in 1982), up to 500 lesser white-fronted goose A. erythropus, 45,000 red-breasted goose Branta ruficollis (a globally threatened species with almost 95% of the world wintering population present here), 150,000 teal Anas crecca, 200,000 mallard A. platyrynchos, 14,000 pintail A. acuta, 40,000 shovelor A. clypeata, 32,400 red-crested pochard Netta rufina, 970,000 pochard A. ferina, 13,000 ferruginous duck A. nyroca, and 1,500 red-breasted merganser Mergus albellus. From Wordnik.com. [Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve, Romania] Reference
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