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Ducks do not always fly in a V, but when they do, it is to increase the efficiency of their flight as there is less resistance. Interestingly, the lead duck in the V, when he gets tired, will drop back to another position and another duck flies up to take its place. Kind of cool !
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoducks do not fly in V patterns. It is a common myth developed by the movie, The Mighty Ducks. Canadian geese fly in V patterns. Ducks tend to fly in flocks but more typically in a cloud formation or in a line
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Can White Peeking ducks fly?
of course they can, almost all ducks can fly except some of the domestic ducks.
Is it true a duck can fly?
Yes, mallard ducks can fly. If taken care well in captivity, the ducks will fly around a few times and land back into the yard.
Do duck fly?
Wild ducks are very capable of flying. Domesticated breeds are less able to fly as their body weight is much heavier, as they are selectively bred for meat. Even though some breeds of domesticated ducks can still fly. So, in the end, most fly but some can not.
How do ducks fly?
Some domesticated ducks can get a condition called Angel Wing where the wing (or wings) do not grow properly during adolescence. Angel Wing can be caused by a nutrient deficiency during the bird's growth1. Feeding bread to Mallard ducks in the park (USA) is a major contributor to their susceptibility to Angel Wing; these ducks need to forage for themselves or eat a specially balanced pellet blend feed for ducks.
How do ducks defend itself?
they usually fly/swim away from any threats
can ducks fly?
Wild ducks and Call ducks can fly. That is because they are not heavy and they are also small. There may be more domestic ducks that can fly besides Call ducks. If you want a duck that can fly clip its wings. Bye!
Why is it that some ducks wont fly?
All ducks can fly, even domestic ones.
Can White Peeking ducks fly?
of course they can, almost all ducks can fly except some of the domestic ducks.
How are ducks adapted for flying?
because their ducks and ducks fly and also cause they feel like it
Why a duck cannot fly but an albatross can fly?
Ducks can fly!
Why can birds fly and ducks swim?
They are different species of birds well ducks fly to sorry SOME kind of duks fly
Do roan ducks fly?
NO they do not
Is it true a duck can fly?
Yes, mallard ducks can fly. If taken care well in captivity, the ducks will fly around a few times and land back into the yard.
There were 9 ducks and 8 geese on the pond then some of the ducks flew away how many duck are left?
"A few." Ducks can fly......the problem tells you as much "Then some of the ducks flew away." Ducks fly South for the Winter.
If you didn't count the ducks that you saw in line but you do remember that one duck was in front of two ducks another duck behind two ducks and another duck between two ducks How many ducks did yo se?
You think 4 would be enough?Like that:DDDDNo!We need 5.Like this:..D...D.D.D...DYou need one more duck here to complete the V formation. Ducks always fly in V formation...
Can a white crested duck fly?
Yes, black and white magpie ducks can fly.
Do ducks fly in jet stream?
No, the jet stream is over 25,000 feet high. Ducks can't fly that high.
