Duck

The Australian wood duck, maned duck or maned goose (Chenonetta jubata) is a dabbling duck found throughout much of Australia. Australian wood duck Family: Anatidae… Read More »What Are Ducks Called In Australia?

Australian Wood Ducks are considered agricultural pests and are often persecuted by farmers. These ducks are also considered game birds and hunted for sport. Wood… Read More »Are Ducks A Pest In Australia?

These small, hardy birds make excellent pets for anyone over the age of 6. They can be fantastic talkers and have a tremendous mimicking ability.… Read More »Can Australian Parrots Talk?

Currently watching Space Jam and I am realizing that all of these characters have different articulation/fluency problems: bugs can’t say his /r/ and stops /th/,… Read More »What Speech Impediment Does Bugs Bunny Have?

Parrots, corvids and a variety of other birds aren’t the only animals that can mimic human speech. According to a study published today, an orca,… Read More »Can Animals Mimic Human Speech?

That a parrot can copycat sounds is nothing new. But vocal learning is not common in animals. Researcher Carel ten Cate of the Institute of… Read More »Can Ducks Imitate?

Owls are famous for their late-night hootenannies, but they aren’t the only ones crooning by moonlight. Ecosystems around the planet host a surprising variety of… Read More »What Bird Makes A Weird Noise At Night?

While it’s legal to own a duck in California, it’s not recommended. They apparently do not do well alone and prefer (need) the company of… Read More »Can You Have A Duck In California?

Ducks need to be kept in a secure pen or house when you are not at home that will protect them from predators. To be… Read More »Where Can Ducks Be Kept?

Ducks say “quack”. Geese and swans say “honk”… Do ducks honk? Interpreting their odd assortment of whistles, grunts, quacks, honks, coos, clucks, and trills. The… Read More »Do Ducks Or Geese Honk?