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    West Indian Whistling Duck

    ByDuck Species Team October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

    Scientific Name Dendrocygna arborea Alternative Names Black-billed Whistling Duck, Cuban Whistling Duck Measurements Feature Male Female Length 48–58 cm (19–23 in) 48–58 cm (19–23 in) Weight 760–1,240 g (1.68–2.73 lb) 800–1,320 g (1.76–2.91 lb) Status / Origin This duck is native to the Caribbean and is the largest of all whistling ducks. It breeds in…

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    Spotted Whistling Duck

    ByDuck Species Team October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

    Scientific Name Dendrocygna guttata Alternative Names Spotted Tree Duck Measurements Feature Male Female Length 43–50 cm (17–20 in) 43–50 cm (17–20 in) Weight 590–650 g 610–860 g Status / Origin This species comes from Southeast Asia and northern Australia. It is found in the Philippines, Indonesia, New Guinea, and small parts of northern Australia. It…

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  • Wing Features

    30 Ducks with White Wings (With Pictures)

    ByDuck Species Team October 23, 2025October 24, 2025

    When people are asked to name ducks with white wings, the first answers are often the White-winged Duck or White-winged Scoter—mainly because their names make it obvious. But did you know that there are over 40 duck species with white on their wings? Not all of them have fully white wings, but many show white…

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  • Belly Features

    20 Ducks With White Bellies (With Pictures)

    ByDuck Species Team October 23, 2025October 24, 2025

    As a duck lover, I’m always excited when someone challenges me to identify a duck by its plumage. There are so many small details that can easily mislead you when trying to tell one species from another. Just recently, I came across a post on social media where someone was asking for help identifying a…

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  • Neck Features

    21 Ducks with White Necks (With Pictures)

    ByDuck Species Team October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

    Correctly identifying duck species requires attention to even the smallest details—such as wing patterns, head color, chest markings, neck color, and even the shade of their feet. The goal of this website is to make that process easier by helping you recognize ducks based on the most useful identification features. In this post, we’ll focus…

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  • Breast/Chest Characteristics

    15 Ducks with White Chest (Names, Pictures, & ID Guides)

    ByDuck Species Team October 22, 2025November 4, 2025

    For many duck lovers, there are countless moments when you spot a duck and pause, wondering what species it could be. With so many duck species worldwide, it’s a common experience, especially when you factor in differences between males and females (sexual dimorphism) or changes in plumage across seasons. But small details like head color,…

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  • Lookalikes

    11 Ducks That Look Like Mallards

    ByDuck Species Team October 21, 2025October 24, 2025

    Mallards are everywhere—whether you’re in North America, Europe, Asia, or even parts of Africa, chances are you’ve seen one. They’ve also been introduced to places like Australia, New Zealand, and South America. Honestly, if you show someone a picture of a Mallard, there’s a good chance they’ll recognize it, no matter where they’re from. They’re…

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    Common Teal (Eurasian Teal)

    ByDuck Species Team October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

    Scientific Name Anas crecca Alternative Names Common Teal, Eurasian Green-winged Teal Measurements Feature Male Female Length 34–43 cm (13–17 in) 34–43 cm (13–17 in) Weight ~360 g (13 oz) ~340 g (12 oz) Wingspan 53–59 cm (21–23 in) 53–59 cm (21–23 in) Status A widespread duck across Europe and Asia. Classified as Least Concern by…

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    Pink-eared Duck

    ByDuck Species Team October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

    Scientific Name Malacorhynchus membranaceus Alternative Names Pink-eared Duck, Zebra Duck (rarely used), New Holland Duck (historical name) Measurements Feature Male Female Length 38–40 cm (15–16 in) 38–40 cm (15–16 in) Weight Not well documented Not well documented Wingspan Not well documented Not well documented Status A native Australian species that is still common in many…

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  • Breeds

    Ancona Duck

    ByDuck Species Team October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

    Alternative Names Ancona Duck Measurements Feature Male Female Length 60–66 cm (24–26 in) 60–66 cm (24–26 in) Weight 2.7–2.9 kg (6–6.5 lb) 2.3–2.7 kg (5–6 lb) Wingspan Not well documented Not well documented Status The Ancona is a rare domestic duck breed. It is not recognized by major poultry associations and is considered at risk…

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