Gallery description : duck

Duck (anas platyrhynchos) is usually 30cm - 50cm (12in - 20in). The top speed it is able to reach is 55km/h (88mph). Duck is a bird that lives in rivers, lakes and woodland wetlands. It has a feathers skin type. It has 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.

Facts about ducks
NameDuck
DietOmnivore
HabitatRivers, lakes and woodland wetlands
Scientific NameAnas platyrhynchos
Conservation StatusLeast concern
Average Clutch Size5
GenusDuck
Distinctive FeaturesLong, broad beak and webbed feet
LifestylePack
Main PreyInsects, frogs, plants, shellfish
Size (L)30cm - 50cm (12in - 20in)
ClassAves
Wing Span60cm - 80cm (24in - 31in)
KingdomAnimalia
Skin TypeFeathers
FamilyAnatidae
TypeBird
Weight0.7kg - 1.4kg (1.5lbs - 3lbs)
Top Speed55km/h (88mph)
PhylumChordata
ColourGreen, black, grey, brown, white, yellow
Life Span4 - 8 years
OrderAnseriformes
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