Duck

While most ducks share many characteristics and they are all members of the Anatidae bird family, the exact number of species varies depending on how… Read More »Are All Ducks The Same Species?

They can dive to a depth of 40 feet and rise easily into the air after a running start on the water. Males and females… Read More »How Deep Can A Ring Neck Duck Dive?

Sometimes ducks or doves can have two bands, one of which could be a reward band. The USFWS began using reward bands decades ago to… Read More »Are Duck Bands Worth Money?

Of the two main divisions (or groupings) of North American ducks (diving ducks and puddle ducks), ringnecks are assigned to the diving duck group. What… Read More »Is A Ringneck A Puddle Duck?

Breeding males are brown-bodied with dark speckling on the breast, slaty-blue head with a white crescent behind the bill, and a small white flank patch… Read More »What Does A Blue-Winged Teal Duck Look Like?

Pekin. The Pekin or White Pekin is an American breed of domestic duck, raised primarily for meat.American Pekin. Other names White Pekin Long Island Duck… Read More »What Is A White Domestic Duck Called?

The long, narrow bill with serrated edges readily distinguishes mergansers from all other ducks. Common mergansers are among the largest ducks, but are less stocky… Read More »What’S The Difference Between A Merganser And A Duck?

It is 42–59 cm (17–23 in) long, with a 76–91 cm (30–36 in) wingspan and a weight of 512–1,330 g (1.129–2.932 lb). What kind of… Read More »How Big Is A Wigeon Duck?

Puddle ducks, also known as dabbler ducks, are ducks that feed primarily in shallow water and that do not dive beneath the water’s surface. Mallards,… Read More »Is A Wigeon A Puddle Duck?

Crested duck and bronze-winged duck: Iridescent purple-bronze, edged white. Pacific black duck: Iridescent green, edged light buff. Mallard: Iridescent purple-blue with white edges. American black… Read More »What Color Are Ducks Wings?