The Perching Ducks (“Cairininae” or “Cairinini”) were named for their common behavior of frequently perching high in trees.
Subspecies
- Spur-winged Goose Plectropterus gambensis
- Salvadori’s Teal Salvadorina waigiuensis
- Blue Duck Hymenolaimus malacorhynchos
- Torrent Duck Merganetta armata
- Brazilian Duck Amazonetta brasiliensis
- Comb Duck Sarkidiornis melanotos:
- Pink-eared Duck Malacorhynchus membranaceus
- Hartlaub’s Duck Pteronetta hartlaubi
- Green Pygmy Goose Nettapus pulchellus
- Cotton Pygmy Goose Nettapus coromandellanus
- African Pygmy Goose Nettapus auritus
- Muscovy Duck Cairina moschata
- White-winged Wood Duck Cairina scutulata
- Wood Duck Aix sponsa
- Mandarin Duck Aix galericulata
- Ringed Teal Callonetta leucophrys
- Maned Duck Chenonetta jubata
Diet / Feeding:
Perching Ducks generally feed on larvae and pupae usually found under rocks, aquatic animals, plant material, seeds, small fish, snails and crabs.
