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Indian Runner Duck

Anas platyrhynchos f. domestica

The Indian Runner Duck is a fun and friendly bird known for its unique upright posture and playful personality. They are great at foraging and love to waddle around looking for tasty treats!

Habitat: Urban areas, farms

Appearance

The Indian Runner Duck has a distinctive upright, bottle-shaped body, standing almost vertically on long legs rather than waddling. Its slender neck and erect posture make it look more like a penguin than a typical duck, appearing in various colors like fawn-and-white, black, or blue.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderAnseriformesFamilyAnatidaeGenusAnas
Indian Runner Duck
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Indian Runner Duck

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Runner ducks are known for being very active and social farm birds.

These ducks walk so upright, they look like wine bottles with legs!

They originated in Southeast Asia, dating back over 2,000 years!

Unlike most ducks, they prefer to run rather than fly or waddle.

Special abilities

Ability

Egg-cellent Layer

Indian Runner Duck can lay up to 300 eggs a year, helping them provide food for humans and perpetuate their breed.

Ability

Upright Sprinter

Indian Runner Duck has long legs and an erect posture that helps them run quickly across land instead of waddling.

Ability

Pest Patrol

Indian Runner Duck can diligently forage for slugs and insects, helping them keep gardens naturally free of pests.

Measurements & details

Length
60-80 cm
Wingspan
60-75 cm
Weight
1.5-2.5 kg
Lifespan
8-12 years
Top Speed
15 km/h
Clutch Size
8-14
Incubation
28 days

Diet & Feeding

These ducks enjoy a varied diet of plants, insects, and grains found by foraging.

Primary Foods

  • Slugs
  • Insects
  • Weeds
  • Grasses
  • Grains
  • Small aquatic invertebrates

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Runner Duck

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch ducks from a distance and don't try to catch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Indian Runner Duck?

60-80 cm

What is Indian Runner Duck's wingspan?

60-75 cm

How much does Indian Runner Duck weigh?

1.5-2.5 kg

How long does Indian Runner Duck live?

8-12 years

How fast can Indian Runner Duck move?

15 km/h

What does Indian Runner Duck eat?

These ducks enjoy a varied diet of plants, insects, and grains found by foraging.

Where is Indian Runner Duck usually found?

Urban areas, farms

How does Indian Runner Duck hunt?

Foraging

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