1.MALLARDS-Mallards are one of the duck species that you can spot in North Carolina throughout the entire year. However, the number of these waterfowl does increase in the winter months.
2.AMERICAN BLACK DUCKS-The American Black Duck is another waterfowl species that is found in North Carolina throughout the year. These large ducks weigh almost 50 ounces and are not as colorful as some of the other duck species.
3.WOOD DUCKS-Like the mallard, the male of the wood duck species has a green head. It is also adorned with red eyes and black and white markings.
4.GADWALLS-The Gadwall is a duck species that is typically only seen in North Carolina during the winter months. These are large ducks that are not as brightly colored as some of the other species.
5.NORTHERN SHOVELER-The Northern Shoveler is typically only seen in North Carolina during the winter, but it isn’t impossible for this duck species to stay in the state all year long.
6.BUFFLEHEADS-These winter birds are found in North Carolina from October to April, with some staying in the state until early June. They get their name from their bulbous heads, which can look a bit out.
7.REDHEADS-The male redhead also has a gray body with a black chest and throat. The female redhead is brown, even on its head, but it does share the same bluish gray bill as the male of the species.
8.RED-BREASTED MERGANSER-They are adorned with a spiky crests in hues of glossy black and green and their orange bill is long and serrated. They also have deep red eyes that stand out from their darker colored head.