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  1. DuckDuckGo - Protection. Privacy. Peace of mind.

    Hidden trackers lurk on 85% of popular websites. We actively block them by default, helping you evade hackers, scammers, and data-hungry companies. Block most ads & cookie pop-ups for fewer …

  2. Duck | Definition, Types, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 23, 2025 · Ducks are generally divided into three major groups, dabbling (shallow-water), diving, and perching ducks, based on their characteristic behaviours. The mallard, a typical dabbling duck …

  3. Duck - Wikipedia

    Duck is the common name for numerous species of waterfowl in the family Anatidae. Ducks are generally smaller and shorter-necked than swans and geese, which are members of the same family.

  4. Discover All Types of Ducks, Geese & Other Waterfowl

    There are 12 common species of dabbling ducks found in North America. Two additional dabbling duck species (Hawaiian Duck and Laysan Duck) are found locally in Hawaii.

  5. Duck Bird Facts - A-Z Animals

    May 27, 2024 · “A duck can sleep with one eye open in order to stay alert to predators” Ducks are omnivorous eating plants, insects, small fish, seeds, and crustaceans. A duck is a bird known as a …

  6. Duck Facts, Types, Identification, Habitat, Diet, Adaptations, Pictures

    Ducks are aquatic birds of the family Anatidae characterized by broad, flat bills and specialized webbed feet for swimming. These water birds are smaller, and they have shorter necks in comparison to their …

  7. Ducks - Animal Kingdom

    Ducks are graceful and beautiful waterfowl that add to the serenity of our world’s lakes and ponds. Belonging to the animal kingdom’s order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae, ducks are …

  8. Duck - New World Encyclopedia

    Duck is the common name for any member of a variety of species of relatively short-necked, large-billed waterfowl in the Anatidae family of birds, and especially those in the subfamily Anatinae ("true ducks").

  9. Ducks: Characteristics, Diet, Facts & More [Fact Sheet]

    Ducks, familiar and beloved across the globe, are a diverse group of waterfowl known for their distinctive quacking and waddling. These birds, with their varied plumage, habitats, and behaviors, form an …

  10. Ducks - Key Information, Facts & Pictures Of Ducks - Animal Corner

    Ducks are birds. Ducks are also called ‘Waterfowl’ because they are normally found in places where there is water like ponds, streams and rivers. Ducks are related to Geese and Swans in the Anatidae …