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Can Pheasants Fly? What You Need To Know!

Can pheasants fly? The flight abilities of birds range from completely flightless to long-distance marathon flyers. While pheasants can fly short distances, they are not the champion flyers of the bird world. Let’s look at the flight ability of pheasants and how they compare to other types of birds. Do Pheasants Fly? Pheasants can fly […]

17 Types of Ducks Found in Oregon (With Pictures)

Head to almost any body of water, and you’re most likely going to see a few kinds of ducks floating around. While Oregon’s official state animal may be the beaver, some people assume it is actually a duck because of the famous mascot at the University of Oregon. Regardless, the Oregon Department of Fish & […]

10 Rarest Duck Breeds (With Pictures)

a White Cheeked Pintail duck on river spreading its wings

Of all the bird breeds out there, ducks have to be some of the cutest. Especially when they’re just hatched and waddling around with feet that are too large for their bodies. Like many other animals, you can divide ducks into two groups: ducks that are more domesticated and ducks that are wilder and rare. […]

20 Types of Ducks in Minnesota (With Pictures)

All ducks are part of the Anatidae family of birds. The common denominator is water. These species depend on water for some or all their lives. They live across the globe, except Antarctica. These birds are usually migratory, seeking out warmer areas where water may freeze over during the winter. There are two primary groups […]

19 Types of Ducks Found in Alabama (With Pictures)

For those who love watching ducks but are used to only seeing widespread types such as the Mallard, it can be eye-opening to find out just how many breeds of ducks there are in the world. In fact, learning how many breeds of ducks are in just a single state can be astonishing. For example, […]

11 Types of Duck Found in Massachusetts (With Pictures)

Ducks are one of the most commonly seen aquatic animals. If you go to any pond or lake, you are bound to see a few. Most people are familiar with one or two duck breeds, but there is an astonishing variety of different species of duck that you may find across Massachusetts. To better understand […]

8 Types of Ducks Found in California (With Pictures)

California is a big state with lots of different climate zones where you’ll find all kinds of wildlife, including ducks! As you’ll see, California is home to many different duck species. It’s also a migration stopover for visiting duck species. Let’s find out more about a few of the duck species that you’re likely to […]

20 Types of Ducks Found in Oklahoma (with Pictures)

Knowing what types of wildlife inhabit your state is great knowledge to have. For those that do not know much about ducks, surprisingly, many varieties can be observed. In Oklahoma, you can expect different kinds of ducks to show up in the state according to migratory habits. Ducks can generally be divided into two different […]

10 Types of Ducks Found in Texas (With Pictures)

Texas is home to a wide range of waterfowl like ducks and geese. If you enjoy watching ducks and wonder what duck breeds live in Texas, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve put together this list of the 10 duck breeds available in Texas, so you’ll know which ones are in the Lone Star […]

23 Types of Geese Breeds: An Overview (with Pictures)

When you think of a goose, you might have a traditional species in mind depending on where you live on the globe. They inhabit practically every area on earth except Antarctica—and each one has some pretty interesting physical attributes. Here are 23 geese breeds with explanations of what each one is all about. The 23 […]