| If you love outdoor animals and have been looking | | | | around the world for spectator viewing. The Mandarin |
| into the different types of ducks, we've put | | | | Duck has been known over the centuries as a |
| together a little list for you. While you may already | | | | Chinese symbol for fidelity and used in weddings. |
| know about some of them, there are others out | | | | You can also find the Mandarin Duck in the United |
| there that the majority of society are still oblivious to | | | | Kingdom, but several debates over their species have |
| today. So sit back and relax. By the time you're done | | | | caused issues regarding protection in the country. |
| reading this, you'll definitely feel smarter in regards to | | | | This is mostly due to the habitat being enriched with |
| the different types of ducks out there. | | | | 1,000 pairs of male and females, but because they |
| If this is a new name to you, it may be better | | | | are not a native species there, they are left |
| known as the knob-billed duck. It gets it's name from | | | | unprotected by conservationists. |
| the distinctive rounded piece on top of the bill. This | | | | Probably one of the most entertaining ducks to view, |
| tropical species spends most of it's time in the parts | | | | the Ruddy looks as though it has shaving cream |
| of South America along with other areas like | | | | underneath the bill. This is very distinct due to the |
| Pakistan, Madagascar, southern parts of China and a | | | | blue bill on males along with their rustic look on the |
| few other places. | | | | body. You will find most of the Ruddy's habitat to be |
| Known for it's vegetarian eating habits, the Comb | | | | spread across North America, but Great Britain and |
| Duck spends most of it's time searching for seeds, | | | | other parts of Europe have dawned the duck more |
| small fish, and grain. They are drawn most often to | | | | frequently because of it's constant breeding abilities |
| rice farms and have been known to create several | | | | This is only a few of several duck species around the |
| problems for farmers on a daily basis. You will find | | | | world. While we shared a few of the more intriguing |
| that they are one of the few duck species that | | | | ones, there are many that have tropical and colorful |
| enjoy perching themselves in trees to stay in shady | | | | appeal. If you would like more information on the |
| areas. | | | | ducks above or others like the Mallard, the |
| One of the most colorful ducks you'll find on the | | | | Red-Crested Pochard, Muscovy Duck and several |
| planet, the Mandarin Duck can be found spread | | | | others, you can find them below. Let's have some |
| around the continent of Asia. However, most of | | | | fun! |
| these species are either farmed or placed in zoos | | | | |