Different Duck Species
Take a look at the other species of ducks. You will be surprised to see how
very colorful and pretty they look.
Mandarin Duck
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This is the Mandarin duck. They are found in China and Japan on ponds and streams.
They feed on waterplants. The Mandarin duck is a perching duck. It likes to perch
on trees.
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Mallard
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These are Mallards. The drake is the one with the green colored head
while the female is the one in brown. It is thought to be the
ancestor of our farm ducks. They eat small insect, snails and plants in ponds
and streams. They are found in North America. Mallards are dabbling ducks
or dabblers.
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Ruddy
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The male has a brilliant blue bill.
It also has a long and stiff tail. During Spring and Summer, the feathers are
colorful to attract females for breeding. The Ruddy belongs to the "Stiff-Tail"
species.
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Comb duck
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Also known as knob-billed ducks because of
its fatty comb on top of its bill. The bill is black in color. This one is the
South-American comb duck.
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