Zoology of the ZooPl. LXXXIII
Domestic duck
Anas platyrhynchos domesticus
Aves · Anseriformes · Anatidae
Fig. 1. Domestic duck
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | About 50-70 cm long |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 1-4 kg |
| Food | Grain, insects, plants |
| Lifespan | About 8-12 years |
| Society | Flocks |
| Habitat | farm, wetland |
| Range | Asia, Europe |
| Wild or tame | Domestic, mostly from the wild mallard |
Ducks need water to dip their heads and keep their eyes and bills clean.
Observe: Watch them dabble, tails up.