What is an Old World Duck?

Answer 1

Old World DuckAccording to the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, an Old World Duck (Aythya fuligula) has "a short plump body and a crest on its head, the male of which has mostly black plumage."

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For a possible crossword puzzle answer, use smew. A smew is defined as a small Old World merganser (Mergus albellus),the male of which has white and black plumage and a white crest.

Answer 2

An Old World duck refers to duck species that are native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. These ducks are typically distinguished by their more subdued coloration compared to their New World counterparts found in the Americas. Old World ducks are often represented by species such as the Mallard, Pintail, and Teal.