Duck which methodical name is anas platyrhynchos grows 30cm - 50cm (12in - 20in). The maximum speed it can reach is 55km/h (88mph). Duck is a bird that lives in rivers, lakes and woodland wetlands. It has a feathers skin type. This type of birds have 60cm - 80cm (24in - 31in) wing span. The diet is omnivore. The average weight of the duck is 0.7kg - 1.4kg (1.5lbs - 3lbs). These birds usually live 4 - 8 years.
Click here to see more information about ducksName | Duck |
Habitat | Rivers, lakes and woodland wetlands |
Life Span | 4 - 8 years |
Wing Span | 60cm - 80cm (24in - 31in) |
Scientific Name | Anas platyrhynchos |
Top Speed | 55km/h (88mph) |
Class | Aves |
Distinctive Features | Long, broad beak and webbed feet |
Main Prey | Insects, frogs, plants, shellfish |
Type | Bird |
Family | Anatidae |
Order | Anseriformes |
Colour | Green, black, grey, brown, white, yellow |
Skin Type | Feathers |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Genus | Duck |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Size (L) | 30cm - 50cm (12in - 20in) |
Diet | Omnivore |
Lifestyle | Pack |
Weight | 0.7kg - 1.4kg (1.5lbs - 3lbs) |
Average Clutch Size | 5 |
Phylum | Chordata |
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