Wasserwild (Water Foul) Flashcards
What are the two categories of ducks?
Schwimmenenten (dabbling ducks) and Tauchenten (Diving ducks which include sea ducks).
True or false: dabbling ducks have larger tails, ride higher in water, and have a Spiegel.
True
How many types of dabblers must we memorize? Divers?
7 dabblers, 7 divers
What is the only huntable duck in Hessen? When is the season open?
Stockenden (mallards), open from 01 September - 15 Jan
What trophy can one take from a duck?
The Erpellocke
What is the difference between Field Geese and Sea geese?
Field geese have orange or yellow feet and bills, while Sea geese have black feet and bills.
What is the difference between a Canadian goose and a Canada goose ?
The Canadian goose is in Canada, while the Canada goose is from Canada but lives out side of Canada.
Is the Nile goose really a goose?
No, it is actually a duck.
What are Sägers (Merganser)
A subset within the Duck and Goose family. (Only three were mentioned)
What is the only hunt able swan in Germany?
The Höckerschwan (mute swan)
Are Taucher part of the Duck and Goose Family?
No
Is a Blässhuhn a duck?
No
What type of stork is huntable in some states?
The Graureiher
Which bird causes the most damage to fish populations?
The Kormoran
Why are bird eggs important to the Pächter or Jäger ?
Because eggs provide indication of status, huntable ones can be harvested, and can help control predators.
