10 Birds That Look Like Ducks

Pied-Billed Grebe Native to North America, the Pied-Billed Grebe can be spotted happily bobbing along ponds and lakes in almost every State.

White Pelican The White Pelican, a 7kg duck-impersonating bird native to North America, is known for its white feathers, black-tipped wings, and yellow-orange bill, often seen in inland lakes.

Brown Pelican The Brown Pelican is much smaller than the White Pelican, coming in at an average of 2.5kg. It is also the smallest of all species of Pelican, making it quite easy to mistake for a Duck.

American Coot A member of the Rallidae family, the American Coot (also known as the Mud Hen or Pouldeau) is one of the most commonly mistaken waterbirds for Ducks.

Brant Easily mistaken for a Duck, Goose, or Swan, the Brant weighs an average of 1 kg and can be identified by its gray breast, brown upper parts, black head, and a white patch on the rump.

Double-Crested Cormorant Another fairly large seabird, the Double-Crested Cormorant weighs around 2.5kg on average and is covered with black and dark-gray feathers.

Horned Grebe The Horned Grebe, a small bird in the Podicipedidae family, is often mistaken for a duck due to its pale-yellow head stripe and black head. Found in Western China, North America, and Northern Europe, they prefer freshwater lakes, ponds, and rivers.

Western Grebe The Western Grebe, the largest Grebe species in North America, weighs 1.5kg and is also known as the "Dabchick", "Swan-Necked Grebe", and "Swan Grebe". Its distinctive features include brown upper parts, long white and black neck, black head, yellow bill, and bright-red eyes.

Common Moorhen The Common Moorhen, also known as "Swamp Chicken," "Water Hen," and "Gallinula Chloropus," is a migratory waterbird found in marshy environments like wetlands, ponds, canals, and lakes. Known for its blue-black feathers, long yellow legs, and bright red bill, it spends its breeding season in North America and heads south for winter.

Common Loon The Common Loon, also known as "Great Northern Divers," is a non-migratory bird found in Canada, Alaska, New England, Iceland, and Scotland. It feeds on fish, crustaceans, insects, mollusks, and aquatic plants. The bird has four distinct calls: "tremolo," "wail," "yodel," and "hoot," each serving a different purpose.
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