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Q: Why do ducks and swans have the oiliest feathers?
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Why ducks and swans have the oiliest feathers?

They have a oil gland which has the oil in and they use their bill to use it on their feathers


Do swans drown ducks?

Swans do not drown ducks. Not on purpose, at least. They do not harm each other.


Do swans eat ducks?

No, swans and ducks are both plant eaters.


Aquatic animal with feathers?

Penguins are aquatic animals as they live in water most of their lives. Likewise gulls, pelicans, albatrosses, and most swans, ducks, and geese qualify.


Which type of birds have oil glands and webbed feet?

Water birds like ducks, geese and swans. The oil is used to keep their feathers waterproof.


Why are ducks classified as birds?

Duck is the common name for a number of species in the Anatomize family of birds. The ducks are divided between several subfamilies listed in full in the Anatomize article; they do not represent a monophonic group but a form axon, since swans and geese are not considered ducks. Ducks are mostly aquatic birds, mostly smaller than the swans and geese, and may be found in both fresh water and sea water


Do ducks have axle feathers?

Yes. Ducks do have axle feathers. They are between the primary and secondary feathers.


What color are swans born?

Most swans are born with gray or brown feathers. They gradually develop their iconic white feathers as they mature.


What is a Flock of geese swans or ducks in flight?

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Do ducks have feathers?

of course they do.


What is the name of a water bird?

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