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It is important to protect your waterfowl from predators as well, using protective fencing and enclosures to roost in. They should have a large water body to swim in, and clean water to drink out of. These birds need plenty of space, and also plenty of water. Providing for domestic ducks is slightly more difficult than some other types of poultry. Domesticated species are friendlier and easier to raise. They need lots of space to graze and search for food, and plenty of water to swim in. Yes, some species make good pets, but only to the right people, and they should never be household pets. Humans domesticated two primary species into the breeds we know today, the mallard duck and the Muscovy duck. We keep domestic ducks for food, eggs, pets, and for their feathers. From these species, we have developed many different breeds in a variety of sizes and colors. Humans have domesticated some species of ducks. Some are incredibly common and widespread, others incredibly rare. The various human interactions cause different levels of threat to different species. Humans are destroying the habitats of some species of these birds as well.

Hunters find other wild species popular for sport and for their meat and feathers. We have domesticated some species for food, eggs, feathers, and as pets. Humans and ducks interact in many different ways. Conversely, diving ducks dive all the way underwater to search for food! Duck and Human Interaction Dabbling ducks usually do not dive below the surface, but simply tip upside down and use their long necks to reach their food underwater. Many species eat both, and are omnivorous.ĭucks have two feeding strategies, some dabble for food and others dive. Other species are mostly carnivorous, and hunt for fish, insects, and small animals. Some species are primarily herbivores, and eat mostly plants. Diet of the Duckĭifferent ducks have different diets. Each individual species has its own range and distribution. Some species live across entire continents, while others live on just a single island. Various species live in North, Central, and South America, Europe, Asia, India, Africa, Australia, and more. Distribution of the Duckĭucks live virtually across the globe, and some species even range into sub-Antarctic and Arctic regions as well. Different species have different habitat preferences. They inhabit lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, retention ponds, wetlands, marshes, bays, and more. These creatures are waterfowl, and of course live in regions with water, and acquire most of their food in and around the water. There are many different species of these birds, and they live in a wide variety of habitats.

King Eider – This species is a duck, but you wouldn’t know by looking at them! The males have an odd bulbous crest on their heads, known as a “knob.” This knob is bright yellow, and there isn’t a single, non-dinosaur species to compare this duck’s head to!.

In fact, they are part of a group called “stiff-tailed ducks.” The ruddy’s bright blue bill fades once the breeding season is over and the females have been thoroughly impressed.

Ruddy Duck – Ruddies have bright blue bills, and oddly stiff tails.

When these birds call to one another, they sound exactly like a squeaky toy. What makes this species so interesting is that vocalization we just mentioned. Their faces have white feathers, and their vocalization is a high-pitched whistle.

White-Faced Whistling Duck – This species is exactly what it sounds like.

These birds look like a home designer carefully chose which sections to paint in order to create a cohesive package! Those colors are not drastically bright, but they are incredibly cohesive and beautiful. Their feathers, or plumage, have several different colors and patterns.

Mandarin Duck – Mandarin ducks are elegantly beautiful.

There are just so many different species of these interesting waterfowl, so Instead of throwing random facts at you, we will highlight some of the most unique duck species around below!

The largest species is the Muscovy duck, which grows up to nine pounds. They also have relatively long necks, but again, shorter than geese and swans.

Some species are quite small, while others are larger, but they are smaller than geese and swans.