Perching Ducks (Cairininae or Cairinini) include the Blue Duck, Brazilian Duck, Comb Duck, Hartlaub's Duck, Australian Wood Duck, Mandarin Duck, Muscovy Duck, Pink-eared Duck, Pygmy Goose (African, Cotton, and Green), Ringed Teal, Salvadori's Teal, Torrent Duck, White-winged Duck, and American Wood Duck.
Perching Ducks are so called because they like to perch high in trees beside the water. They nest in tree cavities and have strong claws to help them grip. They prefer a habitat of wooded lakes and rivers.
Click on the Duck photographs to enlarge them or if you click on the Duck's name then it will take you to another page with information, more photos, and sometimes a video of that particular Duck.
Click on the Duck photographs to enlarge them or if you click on the Duck's name then it will take you to another page with information, more photos, and sometimes a video of that particular Duck.