The Anatidae family of birds, also known as swans, geese, and ducks, are found in many parts of the world, including Vietnam. There are 27 Geese, Swans, and Ducks of Vietnam, which is home to a diverse range of habitats, including wetlands, rice paddies, and forests, which provide suitable habitats for many species of Anatidae.
Some of the Anatidae species that can be found in Vietnam include the Spot-billed Duck, the Baer’s Pochard, the Cotton Pygmy Goose, and the Greater White-fronted Goose. These species are of significant ecological and economic importance, as they are important indicators of the health of wetland ecosystems, and they also play a role in rice agriculture.
Western Black Crested Gibbon – Nomascus concolor
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Northern White-cheeked Gibbon – Nomascus leucogenys
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Northern Yellow-cheeked Crested Gibbon – Nomascus annamensis
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Eastern Black Crested Gibbon – “Cao-vit Gibbon” – Nomascus nasutus
Nestled within the dense, emerald-green forests of Vietnam, the Eastern Black Crested Gibbon (Nomascus nasutus), [...]
Long-tailed Macaque and Con Son Long-tailed Macaque (Macaca fascicularis and Macaca fascicularis condorensis)
The Long-tailed Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) is a common species in Vietnam, but there exists a [...]
Grey-shanked Douc Langur – Pygathrix cinerea
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