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Along with geese and swans, ducks belong to the family, Anatidae. They are referred to as waterfowl and are well accustomed to living near ponds and rivers. For some species, salt water is also good. Ducks can be both migratory and settled. Those species that dwell in northern areas are considered to be migratory. Ducks, which live in warm regions, migrate only within the confines of their home areas for feeding and breeding.
Ducks are smaller than swans and geese. Being predominantly aquatic birds, ducks have webbed legs and a smooth shape of the body. Ducks seek out safe and solitary places for nesting and feeding with a due supply of grass, grains, insects, amphibian and
fish. Like all other members of the Anatidae family, ducks have elongated necks and relatively wide beaks. They stretch their necks out far in flight.
Anatidae are divided into 9 subspecies, at least 7 of which are classified as ducks. These are: Dendrocygninae (whistling ducks), Thalassorninae (White-backed duck), Stictonettinae (Freckled duck), Tadorninae (shelducks and steamer ducks), Anatinae (dabbling and diving ducks), Merginae (sea ducks) and Oxyurinae (stiff-tail ducks). The other two subspecies (Plectropterinae and Anserinae) are geese and swans.
Ducks are popular among people of all walks of life. They are bred for meat, eggs and feathers. Mallards are the best targets for duck hunters. That is much because they live in dry land and do not smell of aquatic plants or fish. Environmental disasters, such as oil spilling, are the most horrific hazards for wild species of ducks.
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