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Podcast: Wildfowl Insights

A deep dive into the world of ducks, geese and swans

This podcast is a new experiment to share the passion for waterfowl conservation with a broader audience. It is an AI-generated podcast with artificial voices, generated by the input of proper and (semi) scientific sources, which are mentioned in the shownotes of each episode. This podcast is a deep dive for me and a deep dive into the world of ducks, geese and swans. Where Passion Meets Conservation.

Deep Dive #3: The Baer's pochard

A deep dive into the story of the Baers' pochard, Aythya baeri.

This is an AI-generated podcast with artificial voices. Original sources mentioned in the shownotes.

Previously considered Vulnerable, then (2008) Endangered and more recently uplisted to highest threat category, Critically endangered, while a single species action plan has been prepared as a result. Population most recently estimated by BirdLife International at just 150–700 mature individuals and considered to be still declining. 

In aviculture numbers are uncertain for private collections; in zoological collections the global population consists over 340 specimens (August 2024). 

Deep Dive #2: The Madagascar teal

A deep dive into the story of the Madagascar teal or Berniers' teal, Anas bernieri.

This is an AI-generated podcast with artificial voices. Original sources mentioned in the shownotes*

The conservation status of the Madagascar teal is endangered, yet little is known about its actual population. The species seems never to have been numerous and was virtually unknown until 1970s, despite being apparently being widespread across entire island based on subfossil deposits. 

In aviculture numbers are uncertain for private collections; in zoological collections the global population consists over 300 specimens (October 2024). 

Deep Dive #1: The white-winged duck

The white-winged duck is a distinctive and critically endangered species inhabiting the shady forest swamps across Southeast Asia. Although it has a documented history in aviculture dating back to 1851, the species has never been numerous among in aviculture (ex-situ collections).

Following an assessment in Autumn 2024, the species was ‘upgraded’ by the IUCN Red List from Endangered to Critically Endangered, indicating it is on the verge of extinction. 

In aviculture (ex-situ, captive situation), the existing population faces unique challenges. 

This is an AI-generated podcast with artificial voices. Original sources mentioned in the shownotes.