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