The most common breeds of duck are:
Pekin/Long Island Duck
The Pekin duck is a breed of domestic duck, raised for meat, eggs and feathers. It is one of the most common commercially farmed ducks. They were probably first bred in China around 2000 BC and later introduced to Japan and Korea in the 6th century AD. They are used extensively in commercial egg and meat production in North America and Europe. They have been known as Long Island Ducks since at least 1879.
The Peking Duck has a large head with a prominent black knob on top of its bill, which makes it easy to identify from other breeds. The male usually weighs between 8-10 lbs (3.6-4 kg) while the female weighs between 7-8 lbs (3 kg). The plumage of the Peking duck is white with a green sheen on its back, neck and crown; it also has red wattles under its chin that are only seen during breeding season.
Breeds Of Ducks Pictures
The domestic duck is descended primarily from the wild mallard (Anas platyrhynchos). The mallard is native to Europe, North America and northern Asia. It was domesticated by the Romans in the first century B.C., although this was not known until 1947 when a study of mitochondrial DNA was conducted on domestic and wild ducks from many parts of the world.
The major breeds of domestic ducks are categorized as “table”, “frying”, or “dual-purpose'”, depending on their intended use. Table breeds are raised principally for meat, while dual-purpose breeds produce effectively for both egg and meat production. Frying ducks are bred for meat production alone and are slaughtered at an older age than table breeds or dual-purpose breeds.
The following is a list of some common duck breeds:
Table Breeds
Aylesbury Duck
Barnevelder
Duck breeds come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Ducks are members of the Anatidae family, which also includes geese and swans. Ducks are generally divided into two categories: Heavyweight ducks, which usually weigh more than 4 pounds (1.8 kilograms), and lightweight ducks, which usually weigh less than 2 pounds (0.9 kilograms).
Heavyweight Ducks
The most common heavyweight duck breeds include:
Pekin — This is the most popular breed of domestic duck because it has a calm temperament and breeds easily. It has white feathers with black flight feathers and may have yellow legs. Pekins are good foragers who can eat a variety of foods, including insects, seeds, leaves and tubers. They grow to be about 18 inches long with an average weight of 3 1/2 pounds (1.6 kilograms).
Muscovy — This breed has dark brown plumage with greenish wing tips and black bills with red markings on the lower mandibles. Muscovies are large ducks that can reach weights of up to 28 pounds (12.7 kilograms). They’re known for having a gentle demeanor and can be kept as pets or show birds. Muscovies make good mothers who will hatch their eggs unless you want to incubate
There are many types of ducks, but they all share some common characteristics. They are birds that have a flat body that is covered with feathers and webbed feet. They also have a beak, which is short and has a pointed tip. Ducks are omnivores, which means they will eat both meat and plants.
There are many different breeds of ducks, but there are two main categories: wild ducks and domestic ducks. Wild ducks can be found on their own in the wild or in captivity at zoos or wildlife refuges. Domestic ducks are raised by humans for food or other reasons like ornamental purposes.
Here is a list of some common breeds of ducks:
Silver Appleyard – This breed comes from England and was first developed in the early 1800s by crossing Mallard ducks with Rouen drakes. It is considered one of the oldest breeds of domesticated duck to exist today. Like many other breeds, this one was created specifically for its meat production capabilities rather than for ornamental purposes or as pets. The Silver Appleyard is named after its silver plumage coloration that ranges from light grey to almost white with darker flecks throughout their body feathers. This breed averages about seven pounds when mature
Ducks are a type of domesticated waterfowl, usually living in wetlands. They are generally monogamous, breeding for life. Ducks are mostly herbivorous, feeding on aquatic plants and small invertebrates.
Ducks have a wide variety of plumage colours and types. They have evolved to fill many different ecological niches during their long history of domestication, which has allowed them to colonize most of the world. There are about 150 species of ducks in the world today.[1]
This article’s list is not exhaustive but covers the more common breeds in North America and Europe. For a list of duck breeds from other parts of the world, see Duck#Breeds