# Domestic Duck (*Anas platyrhynchos domesticus*) Domestic ducks are friendly birds that love to waddle around. They have soft feathers and enjoy splashing in water. - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 6 - **Also known as:** Farm Duck, Pet Duck ![Domestic Duck](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771424595/objects/4587.jpg) ## Appearance The Domestic Duck has a stocky body, short neck, and webbed feet, with a characteristic flat bill. Plumage varies widely by breed, from pure white to iridescent green, brown, or mottled patterns, making them visually distinct from their wild ancestors. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Anseriformes - **Family:** Anatidae - **Genus:** Anas ## Interesting facts - A group of ducks on the water is called a 'raft,' but on land, it's a 'flock' or 'team'! - Duck feathers are incredibly warm and waterproof, making them perfect for cozy winter jackets. - Ducks can actually sleep with one eye open and half their brain awake to watch for danger! - Some ducks, like Muscovies, don't quack at all; they make hissing or trilling sounds! ## Special abilities - **Waterproof Feathers:** Domestic Ducks have oily feathers that repel water, keeping them warm and dry after swimming. - **Underwater Vision:** Domestic Ducks can see clearly underwater, helping them find food hidden beneath the surface. - **Super Sifting Beak:** Domestic Ducks use comb-like structures in their bills to filter tiny food particles from water. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 50-80 cm - **Wingspan:** 90-110 cm - **Weight:** 1-5 kg - **Lifespan:** 5-10 years - **Speed:** 80 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 8-15 - **Incubation:** 28-30 days ## Diet & Feeding Domestic Ducks are omnivores, eating almost anything they can find in and near water! - **Primary Foods:** Grains, Seeds, Insects, Worms, Aquatic Plants, Small Fish - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Domestic Dog](https://www.snappit.app/explore/domestic-dog) (*Canis familiaris*) — Dogs can sometimes prey on ducks. - **Eaten by:** [Domestic Cat](https://www.snappit.app/explore/domestic-cat) (*Felis catus*) — Cats can hunt vulnerable ducklings. - **Depends on:** [Human](https://www.snappit.app/explore/human) (*Homo sapiens*) — Humans provide food, shelter, and care. - **Eats:** [Wheat](https://www.snappit.app/explore/wheat) (*Triticum aestivum*) — Ducks consume grains like wheat. ## Traits - [Wildlife](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wildlife): Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats. - [Feathered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/feathered): Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers. - [Webbed Feet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/webbed-feet): Characterized by having toes connected by a membrane, typically aiding in swimming. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Omnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/omnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter. - [Domesticated](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/domesticated): Domesticated refers to species that have been selectively bred and tamed by humans for specific purposes. - [Aquatic](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/aquatic): Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands. - [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-friendly): This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Ducks are usually safe to be around, but always ask an adult before getting too close. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Domestic Duck? Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Domestic Duck? 50-80 cm ### What is Domestic Duck's wingspan? 90-110 cm ### How much does Domestic Duck weigh? 1-5 kg ### How long does Domestic Duck live? 5-10 years ### How fast can Domestic Duck move? 80 km/h ### What does Domestic Duck eat? Domestic Ducks are omnivores, eating almost anything they can find in and near water! ### How does Domestic Duck hunt? Foraging ## Where to spot - [Batesville East Main Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/batesville-east-main-historic-district) — Arkansas, US · Historic District - [Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/hoomaluhia-botanical-garden) — Hawaii, US · Botanical Garden - [Koko Crater Botanical Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/koko-crater-botanical-garden) — Hawaii, US · Botanical Garden [View all places to see Domestic Duck](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/domestic-duck) ## More Birds - [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*) - [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*) - [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) - [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) --- Source: [Domestic Duck: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/domestic-duck)