What kind of bird is a duck? We will explain the characteristics, ecology, and habitat of animals. Ducks are very famous birds that are bred all over the world. Biologically, they are considered the same species as mallards. So what are the characteristics of this very famous duck? I will summarize.
What is a duck? About basic status
Ducks are also called cold ducks. It is a poultry breed derived from the mallard duck, a member of the Anatidae family, and is very famous because it is widely bred all over the world. The body length is 60cm and the weight is 3kg. It is written in kanji as crane, house duck, and duck. The scientific name is Anas platyrhynchos. The list of information and details are as follows. Ducks are also very famous as they are made into stuffed animals and other products.
| Japanese（和名） | アヒル |
| English（英名） | Duck |
| scientific name(学名) | Anas platyrhynchos |
| classification（分類） | Ave、 Anseriformes、Anatidae、Anas 鳥綱、カモ目、カモ科、マガモ属 |
| IUCN Status(保全状況) | Least Concern |
| Length（全長） | 60cm |
| Weight（体重） | 3kg |
About classification
Biologically, ducks are considered the same species as mallards.
About habitat
Ducks are bred all over the world, so they are distributed all over the world. The country of origin is Europe and China.
feature is? What kind of creature is it?
Ducks originate from mallards. It was domesticated in the northern hemisphere and grew larger as a species for meat. Because they are domesticated, they are very well protected by humans. Perhaps because of this, its wings deteriorated and it lost its ability to fly. It depends on the individual and the breed, but they are now only able to fly a few meters at most.
What is your personality like?
Ducks are very friendly animals and are very easy to handle. They also love physical contact, so if you talk to them, they will imitate the conversation with you. They also love bathing, so they will need a pool.
What does the ecology look like?
Ducks love and eat nuts, bulbs, leaves, and grass. Now they are protected by humans, have been domesticated, and food has become very plentiful. Ducks produce 150 – 200 eggs per year, especially in the spring. Hatching occurs 30 days after spawning. Sexual maturity is about half a year. The lifespan is said to be 5 to 10 years.
Do ducks have natural enemies?
Natural enemies of ducks include weasels, foxes, and owls. They have lost their ability to fly and are being raised by humans, so it cannot be said that they have a strong sense of danger.
Are ducks an endangered species?
Ducks are not an endangered species. They are bred all over the world and their population is very stable.
Can ducks be kept as pets?
Ducks can be kept as pets. However, the problem is where to get it. If purchased at a pet shop, the price ranges from 500 yen to 4,000 yen. However, there are not many of them.
How to keep
Ducks are waterfowl, so they need an environment where they can bathe. This can be done indoors or outdoors. They are waterfowl that rest their feet by floating on the water, so standing for long periods of time can hurt their feet.
What does the bait eat?
Basically, waterfowl food and waterfowl pellets are OK. Make sure you are getting enough vitamins and minerals. Feed twice in the morning and in the evening. Chocolate, onions, cabbage, burdock, avocado, green onions, chives, and garlic are highly toxic and dangerous.
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