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Waterfowl Research Articles


The following articles were previously featured in the "Understanding Waterfowl" column of the Ducks Unlimited Magazine.
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Waterfowl Vocalizations
Interpreting their odd assortment of whistles, grunts, quacks, honks, coos, clucks, and trills



Understanding Waterfowl: Drought and Deluge
We can't control the weather, but conserving wetlands and grasslands on the prairies will help ensure the long-term health of duck populations



Story of Survival
A variety of factors affect the longevity of ducks and geese






Understanding Waterfowl: Story of the Giants
A closer look at the remarkable comeback of the giant Canada goose



Trials of the Tundra
Once Arctic-nesting geese reach their breeding grounds, they are in a race against time






Waterfowl Diseases
Ducks and geese suffer a variety of illnesses that are seldom evident to people



Extrapair Paternity
Many waterfowl broods include offspring from more than one male



Understanding Waterfowl: Mallards and Their Relatives
These highly adaptable ducks are found in a variety of habitats across the globe



Understanding Waterfowl: Stopover Country
Wetlands and rivers in America's heartland provide vital migration habitat for millions of waterfowl



Understanding Waterfowl: Seasonal Wetlands and Breeding Ducks
These small, shallow-flooded basins are vital to waterfowl production on the prairies


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