A white duck swimming in clear waters with the reflection of trees and a mountain backdrop.

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Domestic Duck

Anas platyrhynchos domesticus

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Distribution

Range: iNaturalist (CC BY 4.0) · Base map: Natural Earth (public domain)

Quick facts

Group: Birds
Family: Anatidae
Weight: 1–4 kg
Diet: Omnivore
Lifespan: 8–12 yrs
Habitat: Farm ponds, Wetlands, Villages

About

The domesticated form of the mallard, kept on farms and ponds across the world. Most breeds are heavier and less able to fly than their wild ancestor, and white plumage is common.

Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), abridged.

My photos

DuckInTheWaterDomestic DuckCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA)Lukas Nagelphoto, duck, water, swimming, reflection, wildlife, serene, nature

A white duck on the water looking to the left, with a clear reflection in the tranquil water.

DuckInTheWaterLookingToTheLeftDomestic DuckCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA)Lukas Nagelphoto, duck, water, serene, nature, wildlife, contemplative, reflection

DuckOnTheBeachDomestic DuckCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA)Lukas Nagelphoto, photography, duck, lake, water, nature, naturephotography, animal

A small duck siting at the side of a lake.

WhiteDuckyDomestic DuckCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA)Lukas Nagelphoto, photography, duck, lake, mountains, trees