1. DUCKS
By Trevor

2. Ducks are water birDs What are ducks They are in the anatidae family.
The anatidae family are birds that are similar to swans, geese, and ducks.
What are ducks

3. Benefits of Ducks Beautiful and majestic creatures
They are fun to feed
They help get rid of bread you don’t want
Good as backyard pets (if you have a pond)
You can eat ducks
You can also eat duck eggs

4. Drawbacks of ducks They attack humans
Annoy parents (kids like to scare them away)
They steal food
Make a lot of annoying quacks
They are very dirty
Very difficult to pet

5. Mallards Most common ducks Large appetite
All ducks (except Muscovy) come from mallards
Males: Green head, Yellow bill
Females: Brown, Orange bill

6. Wood ducks Widely considered the prettiest of ducks Look very curvy
Mainly eat berries, seeds, and insects
Males: Green feather that runs down back of head
Very colorful, Lots of patterns on feathers
Female: Brown, White circle around eyes
Dark beak

7. Muscovy ducks Widely considered the ugliest of ducks Eat mosquitos
Considered the most fun to raise
Male: White head, brown and white feathers
Female: Look like chickens, dark feathers

8. Fun Facts Males called “drakes” Females called “hens”
Babies called “duckling”
A group of ducks is called a “raft”
The only continent without ducks is Antarctica
Ducks have completely waterproof feathers

9. When mAkInG a nest, the hen will pluck feathers from herself to make the nest as comfy and warm as possible for her eggs.
The ducks bill is specifically made to help the duck find food in the mud and in the water. All species of ducks are omnivores, meaning they eat meat and plants.
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