Ducks

Family

Anatidae

Scientific Name

Anas platyrhynchos

Basic Animal Group

Birds

Diet

Omnivores

Length

~50-65cm

Weight

~700g- 1.6kg

Wingspan

~81-98cm

Incubation Period

~26-28 days

Clutch

~1-2 clutches/year
~9-13 eggs/clutch

Origin

Europe, Asia and North America

Lifespan

~ 10-20 years

Characteristics

duck

Fun Facts

  1. Capable to fly at a speed of 60-95 km/hr.
  2. They sleep with one eye open to be on the alert of what’s going on in their surrounding environment.
  3. The ‘quack quack’ call associated with ducks is produced by the females to communicate with other ducks.
  4. They are one of the most duck species with the highest population in the world.
  5. They will be ready to fledge three to four months after hatching. Normally the purple-blue feathers on their wings is an indication that they are ready to fledge.