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Anseriformes

Goose (Aves: Anseriformes) Skull

Ducks and Geese

Mostly comprised of ducks, geese, and swans, the order Anseriformes contains two families, 48 genera and some 160 species. These birds generally have broad bills, long necks, and webbed feet used in their aquatic lifestyles. They mostly feed on the water, consuming primarily fish and vegetation. Some members of the order Anseriformes, such as the mallard duck, have been domesticated for thousands of years. All Anseriformes are members of the class Aves or Birds.

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FAMILIES in the Class Anseriformes

Anatidae ( Ducks, Geese and Swans )

Anatidae (Ducks, Geese and Swans)
Anatidae is the biological family that includes ducks, geese and swans. This family occurs on all the world's continents except Antarctica. These are birds that are adapted through evolution for swimming, floating on the water surface, and in some cases diving in at least shallow water. The family contains around 146 species in 40 genera. They are generally herbivorous. A number of species undertake annual migrations.
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