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
Name | Duck |
Diet | Omnivore |
Habitat | Rivers, lakes and woodland wetlands |
Scientific Name | Anas platyrhynchos |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Average Clutch Size | 5 |
Genus | Duck |
Distinctive Features | Long, broad beak and webbed feet |
Lifestyle | Pack |
Main Prey | Insects, frogs, plants, shellfish |
Size (L) | 30cm - 50cm (12in - 20in) |
Class | Aves |
Wing Span | 60cm - 80cm (24in - 31in) |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Skin Type | Feathers |
Family | Anatidae |
Type | Bird |
Weight | 0.7kg - 1.4kg (1.5lbs - 3lbs) |
Top Speed | 55km/h (88mph) |
Phylum | Chordata |
Colour | Green, black, grey, brown, white, yellow |
Life Span | 4 - 8 years |
Order | Anseriformes |