**Description:** A large, familiar waterfowl with a signature black head and neck and white cheek patches.
**Size & Weight:** 30–43 inches long. Weighs 7–14 lbs.
**Sexual Dimorphism:** Monomorphic; males and females look identical, though males are slightly larger.
**Conservation:** Abundant and widespread.
**Habitat:** Ponds, riverbanks, and large open sections of the reservoir.
**Behavior:** Highly social and protective parents; known for flying in "V" formations to conserve energy.