No birds associated with water are better known than waterfowl - the ducks, geese and swans. A wonderful array of feathered friends can be found along rivers and shores, around lakes and swamps.
Food is plentiful.
Trees, brush, and grass provide hiding places and nesting sites. There are about 150 species of swans, geese and ducks. At least some waterfowl are found on every continent except Antarctica. Ducks are the largest of the three groups, and they may also be subdivided into at least two major groups, the dabbling ducks and the diving ducks. The best known dabbling duck is the Mallard.