I spent a lot of years chasing poachers and outlaws during my career as a duck cop. And during that time I developed a gigantic love for all waterfowl. I was a pushover for the Canada goose, ...

Early on a cool recent morning, dozens of ducks milled about the pond at Irvine Regional Park in Orange. Most were mallards or wood ducks, there were a few coots and a variety of others. Bobbing in ...

Early on a cool recent morning, dozens of ducks milled about the pond at Irvine Regional Park in Orange. Most were mallards or wood ducks, there were a few coots and a variety of others. Bobbing in ...

CENTRAL PARK —People are flocking to Central Park to catch a glimpse of mysterious bird: a lone Mandarin duck. Mandarin ducks are native to East Asia. Though there are dozens of duck breeds in North ...

In this photo a female wood duck, called a hen, swims ahead of a male wood duck, called a drake. The drake is one of North America's most colorful birds. The range of colors on his head alone is quite ...

The Mandarin duck is native to East Asia and known for its multicolored feathers. It made quite a splash when it arrived in the park last month and has been attracting visitors ever since. The duck ...

Known as the world’s most beautiful duck, the Mandarin duck dazzles with its vibrant plumage. Found in East Asia, it is a symbol of love and loyalty. The Wood duck stands out for its colourful ...

At first glance, you might miss it. But among Central Park’s usual waterfowl crowd, there appears to be a new addition. And people are flocking to see him. A single, male Mandarin duck flaunts his ...

That's author Greg Hoch writing about wood ducks, adding his opinion to many others. In his new book "With Wings Extended" Hoch says he has found the words "most beautiful" in the first sentence of at ...