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This is a list of the breeds of domestic duck which have official recognition at national or international level. [1] Most breeds of duck derive from the wild mallard, Anas platyrhyncos, while a small minority are descendants of the Muscovy duck, Cairina moschata. Duck breeds are normally officially recognized and described by a national body ...
Duck breeds by country of origin (10 C) Pages in category "Duck breeds" The following 30 pages are in this category, out of 30 total. This list may not reflect recent ...
The avian family Anatidae, commonly called waterfowl, comprise the ducks, geese, and swans.The International Ornithological Committee (IOC) recognizes these 174 Anatidae species distributed among 53 genera, 32 of which have only one species.
[46] [47] The Call duck is another example of a domestic duck breed. Its name comes from its original use established by hunters, as a decoy to attract wild mallards from the sky, into traps set for them on the ground. The call duck is the world's smallest domestic duck breed, as it weighs less than 1 kg (2.2 lb). [48]
These lists of breeds refer to listed breeds of domesticated animals. Lists of breeds ... Domestic duck: List of duck breeds: Domestic pig: List of pig breeds
If you're looking for a pet duck that will lay a lot of eggs, these ducks are a good choice. They can lay up to 300 eggs a year, making them one of the best breeds to choose from for egg production.
Most breeds of duck may lay some 200 eggs per year, [13]: 258 though the Indian Runner may produce over 300 eggs annually. [2] The females of many breeds of domestic duck are unreliable at sitting their eggs and raising their young. Exceptions include the Rouen duck and especially the Muscovy duck.
Oatmeal is an adorable white duck who lives on a farm in New York. They’ve already been hit with plenty of snow, much to Oatmeal's dismay. Her mom shared a video on of what happens when the duck ...