Scientific Name Anas bertrandi Alternative Names Canard de Forest, Bertrand’s Duck Measurements: Feature Male Female Length About 60–65 cm (23–26 in) About 55–60 cm (21–23 in) Weight 2.5–3 kg (5.5–6.6 lb) 2–2.5 kg (4.4–5.5 lb) Status The Forest Duck is classified as critically endangered by the FAO. It was once presumed extinct after the Second…
Scientific Name Anas platyrhynchos domesticus Alternative Names Lizzie Duck Measurements: Feature Male Female Length About 50–60 cm (19–23 in) About 45–55 cm (17–21 in) Weight 1.6–1.8 kg (3.5–3.9 lb) 1.2–1.6 kg (2.6–3.5 lb) Status The Elizabeth Duck is classified as endangered by the Rare Breeds Trust of Australia. Its population is very limited, found mainly…
Scientific Name Anas platyrhynchos domesticus Alternative Names Normandy Duck, French Duclair Measurements: Feature Male Female Weight Up to 3.0 kg (6.6 lb) Up to 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) Status Least Concern. Although traditional farming declined in France during the 20th century, conservation efforts are underway through the Parc naturel régional des Boucles de la Seine…
Scientific Name Anas platyrhynchos domesticus Alternative Names Blekingeanka, Coast Duck Measurements Feature Male Female Length 55–65 cm (22–26 in) 50–60 cm (20–24 in) Weight 2.5–3.5 kg (5.5–7.7 lb) 2–2.5 kg (4.4–5.5 lb) Wingspan 80–90 cm (31–35 in) 80–90 cm (31–35 in) Status Critically endangered. Rediscovered in 1994 after being thought extinct, the Blekinge duck now…
Scientific Name Anas platyrhynchos domesticus Alternative Names Australian Call Measurements Feature Male Female Length 30–35 cm (12–14 in) 28–33 cm (11–13 in) Weight 1½ lb (0.68 kg) 1¼ lb (0.56 kg) Wingspan 45–55 cm (18–22 in) 45–55 cm (18–22 in) Status A stable ornamental and pet breed in Australia, though still under refinement. Breeding programs…
Scientific Name Anas platyrhynchos domesticus Alternative Names Itik Alabio (Indonesia) Measurements Feature Male Female Length 50–58 cm (20–23 in) 50–58 cm (20–23 in) Weight 1.8–2.0 kg (4.0–4.4 lb) 1.5–1.8 kg (3.3–4.0 lb) Wingspan About 70–80 cm (27–31 in) About 70–80 cm (27–31 in) Status Very popular in Indonesia, especially in South Kalimantan, where millions were…
Scientific Name Anas platyrhynchos domesticus Alternative Names Hooded Ranger, Streicherente (German for “Ranger Duck”) Measurements Feature Male Female Length 50–60 cm (20–24 in) 50–60 cm (20–24 in) Weight 3 kg (6.6 lb) 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) Wingspan About 80–90 cm (31–35 in) About 80–90 cm (31–35 in) Status Once extinct in the United Kingdom but…
Since most duck species spend much of their lives in and around water, it’s easy to assume that they all nest close to it. And for the most part, that’s true—many ducks build their nests amid vegetation along riverbanks, ponds, lakes, and other wetlands. But some species break the norm, opting for unusual nesting spots…
I love it when I can identify a unique feature shared by a group of ducks—it helps me understand their world in a clearer and more fascinating way. Lately, I’ve been focusing on one particular trait: spotting in ducks. Of course, there are species whose names already give it away, like the Spotted Whistling Duck…
The most common leg colors in the duck world are red-orange and black. In fact, around 95% of ducks you’ll come across have legs in one of these two shades. But nature loves variety, and ducks are no exception! A few special species break the norm with stunning pink legs. If you’re a fan of…