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    Photo of an American wigeon pair floating on water surface.

    American Wigeon

    Anas americana
    Photo of a male blue-winged teal floating on water.

    Blue-Winged Teal

    Anas discors
    Photo of Canada goose swimming

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    Branta canadensis
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    Canvasback

    Aythya valisineria
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    Bucephala clangula
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    Mergus merganser
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    Aythyra marila
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    Anser albifrons
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    Lophodytes cucullatus
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    Aythya affinis
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    Podilymbus podiceps
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    Aythya americana
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    Aythya collaris
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    Chen caerulescens
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