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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