Crested duck
Class: Birds
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Weight: 2-2.3 kg
Height: 50-60 cm
Body length: 45-50 cm
Color: varies depending on the variety (white, black, brown, etc.)
Age of sexual maturity: 6 months
Gestation period: about a month
Lifespan: about 20 years
Habitat: in the temperate and northern zones of Eurasia, preferring forested areas
Diet: crested ducks need a balanced diet consisting of grains, legumes, and corn
Did you know?
- The main distinguishing feature of crested ducks is the presence of a growth on their heads covered with long thin feathers, forming a luxurious cap or crown-like appearance.
- The size of the crest is directly proportional to the size of the bird; the more magnificent and majestic the “crown,” the smaller the duck’s weight.
- The crested duck is not demanding and is quite modest about living conditions. It will eat whatever you provide without fuss.
- If one of the parents does not have a crest, the offspring will also be “uncrowned.”
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