Duck Coloring Book

Ducks are very often seen on farms in the countryside, but there are also wild ducks that live in the wild. The second species is very often seen on the river or lagoon. Most often they choose places sheltered from the wind and in such nooks they spend mainly the colder seasons. During the summer they do not have permanent places of settlement, as they constantly move from place to place.

Information

1. Habitat: Ducks inhabit a variety of aquatic habitats, such as ponds, lakes, rivers, marshes and seashores.
2. Physiology: They have short legs, wide feet with membranes between the toes, and smooth, waterproof feathers that allow them to swim effectively.
3. Diet: Ducks are versatile foragers. They can feed on aquatic plants, small fish, insects and other invertebrates.
4. Reproduction: Ducks often build nests on the ground near water. The mother takes care of the eggs, while the male may guard the territory or leave his partner after laying the eggs.
5. Migrations: Many species of ducks are migratory birds. They move between breeding and wintering areas in search of food and suitable living conditions.
6. Sounds: Ducks are known for their distinctive "quack quack," but different species of ducks can make a variety of sounds.
7. Threats: Ducks can be threatened by predators such as foxes, raccoons and birds of prey. Humans also pose a threat through habitat destruction, water pollution and hunting.
8. Culture: Ducks play an important role in human culture, being depicted in fairy tales, stories and as children's toys (such as rubber ducks).
9. Breeding: Some species of ducks, such as the Peking duck, are bred for meat and feathers. There are also ornamental ducks, bred mainly for appearance.
10. Evolution: The closest relatives of ducks are geese and swans. They all belong to the duck family within the order Pallid.

Trivia

1. Shiny feathers: Some species of ducks, especially males, have extremely colorful and shiny feathers that play an important role in mating behavior. Their color is the result of the interference of light with the microscopic structures of the feathers, rather than pigments.
2. Ducks and magnetism: Research suggests that ducks, like other migratory birds, may use the Earth's magnetic field as a form of navigation during migration.
3. Pondering mustache: Some species of ducks have special sensitive structures on their beaks, called lamellae, that help them filter food from the water.
4. Very waterproof: Ducks have special glands at the base of their tails that produce oil. These birds distribute the oil throughout their bodies, making their feathers waterproof.
5. Why don't they freeze?: Ducks have a cold-adapted circulatory system that allows them to keep their feet in cold water without losing much heat.
6. Long-legged duck: The stilt duck, as its name suggests, has unusually long legs compared to other ducks, which allows it to walk through muddy areas in search of food.
7. Recorder: The fastest duck is the mallard duck, which can reach speeds of up to 110 km/h in flight.
8. Diving ducks: Although many ducks feed at the water's surface, some species, such as the murrelet, are excellent divers that forage at great depths.
9. Monogamy... sometimes: Many duck species form pairs for only one breeding season. However, some species, such as the black-headed duck, can remain in monogamous relationships for many years.
10. Bravura landings: Ducks can land in virtually any conditions, even on small pieces of water or ice. Their ability to quickly descend and brake in mid-air is astounding.