Waterfowl Eating the Seeds
& Foliage of Naiad Species
(Najas spp.)
Bird Names
(Scientific
& Common)
Anas acuta
(Northern Pintail)
Anas americana
(American Wigeon)
Anas clypeata
(Northern Shoveler)
Anas crecca carolinensis
(Green-winged Teal)
Anas discors
(Blue-winged Teal)
Anas platyrhynchos
(Mallard)
Anas strepera
(Gadwall)
Aythya affinis
(Lesser Scaup)
Aythya americana
(Redhead)
Aythya collaris
(Ring-necked Duck)
Aythya marila
(Greater Scaup)
Aythya valisineria
(Canvasback)
Bucephala albeola
(Bufflehead)
Oxyura jamaicensis
(Ruddy Duck)
Fulica americana
(Common Coot)
Sources: Martin et al. (1951/1961), Havera (1999),
Bellrose (1942/1976)
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