




Anas platyrhynchos
Ducks are water-loving birds with webbed feet that help them swim. They have colorful feathers and quack loudly. Ducks can fly in the sky and swim gracefully in ponds and lakes.
Habitat: Ponds and Lakes
The Duck (specifically the Mallard) has striking visual differences between sexes: males boast an iridescent green head and white neck ring, contrasting with a grey body. Females are mottled brown for camouflage. Both have bright orange legs and feet.





Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
1,061
Ducks don't have teeth but use ridges inside their bills to grip food before swallowing it whole!
Ducks have excellent vision, seeing almost 360 degrees around them without turning their head!
The loud 'Quack!' sound we often hear is usually made by female ducks; males make a softer, raspy sound!
When flying in a 'V' formation, ducks help each other save energy on their long migratory journeys!
Duck has special comb-like structures called lamellae in its bill that help them filter tiny plants and animals from the water.
Duck has a clear third eyelid, called a nictitating membrane, that protects their eyes while they are swimming underwater.
Duck can leap almost vertically into flight from water or land, using powerful leg muscles to quickly escape danger.
Ducks are omnivores, eating a mix of plants, insects, and small aquatic animals they find in water.
Age differences: Ducklings initially eat mostly protein-rich insects for growth, shifting to more plant matter as they mature.

Vulpes vulpes
Foxes prey on ducks and their eggs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Eagles are aerial predators of adult ducks.
Anas crecca
Share similar wetland habitats and food sources.
Potamogeton natans
Ducks consume the leaves and seeds of this plant.
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Characterized by having toes connected by a membrane, typically aiding in swimming.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Freshwater habitats include non-saline aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, vital for numerous species.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Enjoy watching ducks from a safe distance and never disturb their nests or habitats.
50-65 cm
81-98 cm
0.7-1.6 kg
5-10 years
88 km/h
Ducks are omnivores, eating a mix of plants, insects, and small aquatic animals they find in water.
Ponds and Lakes
Foraging
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Nebraska, US
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New York, US
You might spot Mute Swan, Duck, and House Sparrow.
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Maryland, US
You might spot White-Tailed Deer and Japanese Knotweed.
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Connecticut, US
You might spot Aurelia Aurita and Whitespotted Bamboo Shark.
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Illinois, US
You might spot White Mulberry, House Finch, and Scissor Grinder.
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Ohio, US
You might spot African Lion, Komodo Dragon, and Tiger.
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