Guide Note

Ducks are aquatic birds that can be found in both fresh water and sea water, and is the name used to describe a number of Anatidae species of birds.

Fast Facts

"You're Despicable"

The duck is easily distinguishable by it's wide and flat beak, and contrary to popular notions, most ducks do not make quacking noises when communicating. Most females of the species are actually referred to as ducks while the males are referred to as mallards. Baby ducks are known as ducklings. Most ducks that exist in the Northern Hemisphere are migratory, and because of their inability to fly, they are easy targets for aquatic hunters such as crocodiles and pike, as well as human hunters. Ducks are also a leading source for coat insulation. In popular culture, specifically in cartoons, the duck has been used primarily as a foil to a main character. Examples of these are Donald Duck and Daffy Duck.

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Ducks

The Mahalo Top 7

Wikipedia: Duck
National Geographic: Dawn Ducks
Omlet UK: Ducks
University of Tennessee: Ducks of the World
Kiddy House: All About Ducks for Kids
Animal Corner: What Are Ducks?
Article: Duck Look-Alike Reveals Birds' Evolution (2006)

Ducks News and Articles

Google News: Ducks
USGS: Scientists Track Pintail-Duck Migration (2002)
TampaBays10.com: Lucky Duck Survives Surgery (2007)
BBC: Duck Nests At Pub Watering Hole (2007)
Arkansas News Bureau: Once Dwindling Wood Duck Population Turns Around (2007)

Ducks Background and Behavior

Bellermine University: Observing Duck Behavior | Duck Migratory Behavior
Stanford University: Duck Displays
South Atlantic Migratory Bird Initiative: Waterfowl Migration

Duck Breed Overview

Wood Duck

Wikipedia: Wood Duck
Google Image Search: Wood Ducks
Animal Diversity: Wood Duck
Ducks Unlimited: North American Wood Ducks Status and Conservation
Cornell University: Wood Duck

Mallard Duck

Wikipedia: Mallard
Google Image Search: Mallard Ducks
Animal Diversity: Mallard Duck
National Geographic: Mallard Duck
All About Birds: Mallard

Domesticated Duck

Wikipedia: Domesticated Duck
Google Image Search: Domesticated Duck
University of Florida: Domestic Duck Problems in Urban Areas
Cornell University: Confusing Domestic Ducks

Ducks and Humans

Live Ducks: How To Care For Pet Ducks
Cornell University: Duck Care
PathtoFreedom.com: Raising Ducks In The City
Nodak Outdoors: Duck Hunting

Ducks Fun Stuff

Philly Ducks: Ride The Ducks of Philadelphia
Duckplanet: Rubber Duck Collectors
Wikipedia: Duck Test
Snopes: Duck's Quack Echo
IMDb: Howard the Duck
Duck Tape Club: Duck Tape University

Ducks Photos

Memento: Mallard Ducks
Yahoo! Image Search: Ducks
Live Search Images: Ducks
Stock Pix: Ducks Stock Photography

Ducks Videos

Internet Bird Collection: ANATIDAE (Ducks, Geese and Swans)
YouTube: Ducks Revenge (Time: 0:49)
YouTube: Baby Mallard Ducks Swimming Pool (Time: 4:12)

Ducks Blogs and Forums

Omlet UK: Chicken and Duck Forum
Waterfowler.com: Duck Forum
Rock Your World: The Mandarin Duck
In the Field: A Day in the Life of a Baby Wood Duck
Yahoo! Pets Groups: Pet Duck Association

Ducks-Related Organizations

Ducks Books and Related Merchandise

Project Gutemberg: Ducks at a Distance eBook
CafePress.com: Wood Duck and Mallard Merchandise
eBay: Duck Merchandise
Amazon.com: Duck Merchandise
Barnes & Noble.com: Barnyard in Your Backyard Book

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