Title: (Optional) Identify waterfowl species common to Virginia.
Course: Fisheries and Wildlife Management (18501) > Section: Examining Avian Species

Identification should include

- examples of waterfowl species, including
  - ducks
    - puddle (surface-feeding)
    - divers (bottom-feeding)
  - geese
  - swans
  - cranes
- specific characteristics of species
- habitat regions
- economic importance
- social importance
- mating behavior
- current and historical population numbers of Chesapeake Bay waterfowl.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Which species of waterfowl can be found in Virginia year-round? What are their identifying characteristics?
- Which species of waterfowl are commonly found in suburban ponds? Urban ponds?
- Which species of waterfowl are you more likely to find in Virginia’s rivers, shallow wetlands, and ponds?
- Which species of waterfowl are you more likely to find on the Bay?
- What physical characteristics allow waterfowl species to thrive in a particular habitat?