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Pekin Duck

Anas platyrhynchos domesticus

Pekin ducks are friendly birds that love to waddle around farms. They have fluffy white feathers and enjoy splashing in water.

Appearance

The Pekin Duck is a large, distinctive domestic duck known for its entirely white plumage. It has a bright orange bill and matching orange legs and feet. Its upright stance and sturdy build visually differentiate it from most wild duck species.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderAnseriformesFamilyAnatidaeGenusAnas

Pekin Duck

Interesting facts

A group of ducks can be called a 'raft' when they are floating together on water!

Did you know Pekin ducks rarely fly because they're often too heavy for their wings?

Pekin ducks love to splash and preen, keeping their beautiful white feathers waterproof!

Their bright orange bills are very strong for scooping up food from ponds and mud.

Special abilities

Pekin Ducks can efficiently forage for food in shallow water and on land using their strong bill, which helps them find tasty treats.

Pekin Ducks have webbed feet and naturally buoyant body feathers that help them gracefully paddle and float on water.

Pekin Ducks can grow very quickly from a duckling to an adult, which makes them a popular farm bird for humans.

Measurements & details

Length: 50-80 cm
Wingspan: 90-110 cm
Weight: 3.6-5 kg
Lifespan: 9-12 years
Top Speed: 0 km/h
Clutch Size: 8-12
Incubation: 28 days
Migration Distance: 0 km

Diet & Feeding

Pekin ducks enjoy a mixed diet of plants, insects, and grains found in water and on land.

Primary Foods

Grains
Seeds
Aquatic plants
Small insects
Worms
Slugs

Foraging Method

Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

Foxes are common predators of Pekin ducks.

eaten by

Raccoon

Procyon lotor

Raccoons might prey on duck eggs or small ducklings.

hunts

Human

Homo sapiens

Humans raise Pekin ducks for their meat and eggs.

Traits

Wildlife

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Feathered

These are animals covered in soft, beautiful feathers that help them fly, stay warm, and even attract mates! Think of all the amazing birds you know.

Webbed Feet

These animals have special feet with skin between their toes, which helps them swim super fast!

Social

Discover creatures that love to live and work together! These animals form groups, helping each other find food, stay safe, and raise their young.

Omnivorous

Meet versatile eaters who enjoy a wide variety of foods, from plants to other animals, allowing them to adapt to many different environments. They're nature's flexible diners!