| The following wildfowl, amongst others, can be found in the South America Zone at WWT Slimbridge, click image for information: - |
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 Ashy-Headed Goose |
| The Ashy-Headed Goose is a sheldgoose of the sub family Tadorninae. They are hardy and particularly agressive in the breeding season. |
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| Black-Necked Swan |
| The Black Necked Swan’s nearest relatives are the Black Swan and The mute swan all of which are mostly silent. |
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| Southern Pochard |
| The Southern Pochard is a diving duck and feeds by dabbling or up-ending or diving mainly at night. |
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| Rosybill |
| The Rosybill, also known as the Rosybill Pochard, is from South America, and although classed as a diving duck the Rosybill is often seen feeding by dabbling or Grazing. |
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Falcated Duck |
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| Named for the sickle-shaped, black and white inner wing feathers of the male said to resemble a falcons beak.
Hunted in China for these feathers and also as food. |
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| Swan Goose |
| The Swan Goose is a rare Goose from Mongolia, Northern China and Southeast Russia. |
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| Baer's Pochard |
| The Baer’s Pochard is a diving duck and is a close relative of the Ferruginous Duck. |
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White-Winged Duck |
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| The White-Winged Duck is one of the largest and heaviest species of duck only surpassed by the steamer ducks. |
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Bar-Headed Goose |
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| The Bar Headed Goose flies extremely high and is able to navigate the Himalayas during migration. |
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| Brazilian Teal |
| The Brazilian Teal or Brazilian Duck, is a dabbling duck found in South America. |
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| Cinnamon Teal |
| The Cinnamon Teal is a dabbling duck widely seen in North and South America and are also rare visitors to the East coast of the United States. |
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| Muscovy Duck |
| The Muscovy Duck is a large perching duck native to Mexico, Central and South America. |
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| Orinoco Goose |
| The Orinoco Goose is a member of the shelduck subfamily and the only living member of the Neochen genus. During flight it looks more like a goose than a duck hence the name. |
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| Patagonian Crested Duck |
| The Patagonian Crested Duck is native to southern South America, found in Chile, Argentina and the Falkland Islands. |
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| West Indian Whistling Duck |
| The West Indian Whistling Duck, also known as the Black Billed Whistling Duck or Cuban Whistling Duck, is native to the West Indies. |
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