Bantam duck breeds are small, ornamental varieties of domestic ducks that are much smaller than standard-sized breeds. They are usually kept for their beauty, manageable size, and gentle nature rather than for meat or large-scale egg production. Weighing around 1–2 pounds, they thrive in small backyards and are popular among hobby farmers and poultry exhibitors….
Scientific Name Anas platyrhynchos domesticus Alternative Names Balinese Crested Duck, Crested Runner Duck Measurements Feature Male Female Length About 60–70 cm (24–28 in) Slightly smaller Weight 2.25–2.75 kg (5–6 lb) Slightly lighter Egg Production 120–250 eggs/year — Status A rare domestic breed native to Bali, Indonesia. It is mainly kept as a pet or ornamental…
Scientific Name Anas platyrhynchos domesticus Alternative Names Crested Domestic Duck, Crested Mallard Measurements Feature Male Female Length About 50–60 cm (20–24 in) About 45–55 cm (18–22 in) Weight 2.5–3.2 kg (5.5–7 lb) 2–2.7 kg (4.4–6 lb) Wingspan 80–90 cm (31–35 in) 80–90 cm (31–35 in) Status A domestic breed believed to have originated from the…
Scientific Name Mergus octosetaceus Alternative Names South American Merganser, Pato-Mergulhão Measurements Feature Male Female Length 49–56 cm (19–22 in) Slightly smaller Weight Around 1.2–1.4 kg (2.6–3.1 lb) Around 1.1–1.3 kg (2.4–2.9 lb) Wingspan About 80–90 cm (31–35 in) About 80–90 cm (31–35 in) Status One of the world’s rarest waterfowl, with fewer than 250 birds…
Scientific Name Mergus squamatus Alternative Names Chinese Merganser, Asian Scaly-sided Merganser Measurements Feature Male Female Length 58–67 cm (23–26 in) Slightly smaller Weight Around 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) Around 1.3 kg (2.9 lb) Wingspan 80–94 cm (31–37 in) 80–94 cm (31–37 in) Status An endangered duck found mainly in the forests and rivers of the…
The mohawk is one of the most recognizable hairstyles in the world — bold, confident, and full of personality. Worn by everyone from rebels to rock stars, it has long symbolized individuality and strength. But did you know that some ducks are born with their own natural version of this iconic style? In the duck…
Scientific Name Chenonetta jubata Alternative Names: Australian Wood Duck, Maned Duck, Maned Goose Measurements: Feature Male Female Length 45–51 cm (18–20 in) 45–51 cm (18–20 in) Weight 1.0–1.2 kg (2.2–2.6 lb) 0.9–1.1 kg (2.0–2.4 lb) Wingspan About 80 cm (31 in) About 80 cm (31 in) Status Common and widespread across Australia. Not threatened. The…
Scientific Name Anas platyrhynchos domesticus (domestic breed) Alternative Names Pomeranian Duck, Pommern Duck (German: Pommernente) Measurements Feature Male Female Length Around 60 cm (24 in) Around 55 cm (22 in) Weight About 3 kg (6.6 lb) About 2.5–2.7 kg (5.5–6 lb) Wingspan Not recorded Not recorded Status The Pomeranian Duck is a traditional landrace breed…
Scientific Name Anas platyrhynchos domesticus (domestic breed) Alternative Names Black East Indian, East Indie Duck, Black Indie Measurements Feature Male Female Length Around 50 cm (20 in) Around 45 cm (18 in) Weight Up to 1 kg (2.2 lb) Slightly less than 1 kg (2.2 lb) Wingspan Not recorded Not recorded Status The East Indie,…
Scientific Name Tadorna variegata Alternative Names Paradise Duck, Painted Duck, Pūtangitangi (Māori) Measurements Feature Male Female Length 63–71 cm (25–28 in) 63–71 cm (25–28 in) Weight About 1.7 kg (3.8 lb) About 1.3 kg (2.8 lb) Wingspan Around 90 cm (35 in) Around 90 cm (35 in) Status The Paradise Shelduck is endemic to New…