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	Ring-Necked Duck (WWT Slimbridge November 2013)
	Tufted Duck (WWT Slimbridge April 2011)

To aid identification we shall compare various significant parts of the wildfowl:-

The Head, Beak & Eyes

Ring-Necked Duck	Tufted Duck
The Ring-necked Duck has a White band at the end of the beak, and a thin White strip at the base of the beak.
The Tufted Duck has a tuft at the back of the head.

The Breast & Body

Ring-Necked Duck	Tufted Duck
The Breast and Body are similar.

The Legs & Feet

Ring-Necked Duck	Tufted Duck
The Legs and Feet are similar.

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Distinguishing Characteristics
Ring-Necked Duck
	The Ring-Necked Duck has a White band on the beak.
	The Ring-Necked Duck has no tuft on its head.
Tufted Duck
	The Tufted Duck has no White band on the beak.
	The Tufted Duck has a tuft on the head.

Now that we have identified the geese, where can we find them at WWT Slimbridge?

They can be found in the following Zones: -

Ring-Necked Duck. - North America Zone.

Tufted Duck. - Swan Lake Zone.



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Lesser / Greater White-Fronted Goose

Magpie Goose / Spur-Winged Goose

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Ring-Necked Duck / Tufted Duck

Ross's Goose / Snow Goose

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