




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





Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
19
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.
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.
Pekin ducks enjoy a mixed diet of plants, insects, and grains found in water and on land.

Vulpes vulpes
Foxes are common predators of Pekin ducks.

Procyon lotor
Raccoons might prey on duck eggs or small ducklings.
Homo sapiens
Humans raise Pekin ducks for their meat and eggs.
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.
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Pekin ducks are gentle animals, but it's best to watch them from a distance and not startle them.
50-80 cm
90-110 cm
3.6-5 kg
9-12 years
0 km/h
Pekin ducks enjoy a mixed diet of plants, insects, and grains found in water and on land.
Foraging
8-12
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New York, US
You might spot Mute Swan, Duck, and House Sparrow.
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Illinois, US
You might spot White Mulberry, House Finch, and Scissor Grinder.
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New York, US
You might spot Cougar, Coyote, and American Bison.
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Pennsylvania, US
You might spot African Lion, Giraffes, and Tiger.
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Berlin, DE
You might spot Polar Bear, Ursus Thibetanus, and Sloth Bear.
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California, US
You might spot African Lion, Giraffes, and Polar Bear.
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