Ducklings coordinate hatching by communicating with each other while they are still in their eggs. Hatching at the same time is important, because sticking together as a group helps protect them from predators. After hatching, they swim and walk together, following close behind their mothers. Even as adults, ducks prefer to be in a group
When in a huddle to sleep, those ducks on the outside close down half of their brain and one eye to rest keeping their outer facing eye open to guard against predators.
Anatidaephobia is commonly understood as the fear that somewhere out there in the world, at any time, a duck may be watching you. A feeling we know all too well as there was no hiding from a previous clutch.
A duck beak is as sensitive as your fingertips. Their bills have touch receptors similar to those in human fingertips and palms, which helps them look for food in murky water.
Although most duck species fly very well, a few species are flightless all year long. Three species of Steamer-Ducks have very short wings and never fly. These hardy ducks live in the coastal waters of Patagonia. All other duck species also pass through an annual, one-month flightless phase when they change their feathers.
Drakes often have elaborate courtship displays. Their movements typically showcase the colours and bold plumage patterns on their heads. Male Common Goldeneyes quickly toss their black and white head onto their back and give a buzzy call as they point their beak at the sky. Ruddy Ducks, Mallards, and other species move their heads up and down.
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