Description
Ducks are a very large group of aquatic birds, known as waterfowl. They are part of the Anatidae family, and share this family with swans and geese as well. As a group, the vast majority of ducks are smaller than swans and geese. They usually live in fresh water like lakes and ponds, but some can live in brackish or salt water. Different ducks have different diets and some species are primarily herbivores and eat mostly plants. Other species are mostly carnivorous and hunt for fish, insects, and small animals. Many eat both and are known as omnivorous. They are prevalent worldwide
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