Most ducks lay eggs on an almost weekly basis in some cases. Eggs that have been fertilized are eggs that can hatch into ducklings.
A duck is a well known and common name for a species of birds known as the Anatidae family. Ducks are divided into several sub-species within the Anatidae species but they are not to be confused with swans and geese which are each part of another bird species.
Most ducks have bodies that are long and broad and most have relatively long necks. The bill of a duck is most often broad and contains serrated lamellae. In the case of ducks that fish for food the bill is even longer and more serrated. They have scaled legs that are well developed and strong and set far back on the body. The wings on a duck tend to be short but strong which requires them to flap their wings frequently while in flight which causes them to spend a great deal of energy while in flight.
Most ducks moult on an annual basis and many of them are unable to fly during this period. When this happens a duck will seek out a safe habitat that is abundant in food. Moulting often precedes a migration as well.
Ducks eat a wide variety of food such as fish, plants, insects, and worms. Some ducks such as diving ducks and sea duck can forge deep underwater in search of prey as they are heavier than average ducks. Other ducks such as dabbling ducks feed on the surface of the water or on land.
Ducks are also prey for a number of large fish and crocodiles and alligators, particularly when they are molting and cannot fly. Ducks also stay with only one mate though this union in most cases will only last one year.
A duck is a well known and common name for a species of birds known as the Anatidae family. Ducks are divided into several sub-species within the Anatidae species but they are not to be confused with swans and geese which are each part of another bird species.
Most ducks have bodies that are long and broad and most have relatively long necks. The bill of a duck is most often broad and contains serrated lamellae. In the case of ducks that fish for food the bill is even longer and more serrated. They have scaled legs that are well developed and strong and set far back on the body. The wings on a duck tend to be short but strong which requires them to flap their wings frequently while in flight which causes them to spend a great deal of energy while in flight.
Most ducks moult on an annual basis and many of them are unable to fly during this period. When this happens a duck will seek out a safe habitat that is abundant in food. Moulting often precedes a migration as well.
Ducks eat a wide variety of food such as fish, plants, insects, and worms. Some ducks such as diving ducks and sea duck can forge deep underwater in search of prey as they are heavier than average ducks. Other ducks such as dabbling ducks feed on the surface of the water or on land.
Ducks are also prey for a number of large fish and crocodiles and alligators, particularly when they are molting and cannot fly. Ducks also stay with only one mate though this union in most cases will only last one year.
