Have you ever heard a wildlife enthusiast refer to a water bird as a “snake bird”? Where do such nicknames come from, and what do they really mean? These informal names often arise from a bird’s appearance, behavior, or even the sounds it makes. Sometimes, they are inspired by plumage, eye color, body shape, or size. Ducks, too, have their fair share of colorful nicknames. You’ve probably come across names like “woody” or “spoony,” commonly used for familiar species in parks and ponds near you. But how many of these duck nicknames do you actually know? To help you out—or simply to show how others affectionately refer to their favorite ducks—here’s a list of 130 duck nicknames from around the world.