Duck Anatomy

By: Alex and Tasnim

Outside anatomy of a Pekin duck.

The part of the body that is at the top of the head is called a crown it is normally a solid color.
A ducks cheeks are called Auricular.
A patch of see through secondary feathers on each wing is called the scapulars/reflector.
A ducks bill has a slightly thicker tip called a nail. This helps them dig for food in the mud.
The breast/chest is in the front of the duck's body, the ducks chest can be visible while swimming or flying.
The underparts of a duck are easily hidden while swimming.
Most ducks have short legs, but a species called the whistling ducks have longer legs.
A duck rump/rear end is often hidden behind there feather's but can be seen at some times.
A duck has a webbed foot that help them swim and walk.
Even when a ducks wing is folded you might see the colorful patterns on them.
The front of a ducks neck is called a throat just like ours.

A Pekin duck defends its self with its beak and uses it to scares off other ducks .
Did you know that a duck is not blind and can see colors.

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