Duck

About

How duck lives

Ducks feed in ponds, marshes, and rivers using bills adapted for dabbling, filtering, or diving. Waterproofing oil from a gland near the tail helps keep duck feathers dry. Wetlands combine land and water resources, making them rich feeding zones for adaptable species.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure. Protecting duck also depends on keeping wetland, rivers habitats healthy and connected.

Common species still depend on habitat quality, clean water, food webs, and low disturbance.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• Waterproofing oil from a gland near the tail helps keep duck feathers dry.
• Many birds rely on sharp vision and route memory to navigate long distances.
• Wetlands combine land and water resources, making them rich feeding zones for adaptable species.
• Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure.