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1. How many times a year do ducks molt?
2 times - Most ducks shed their body feathers twice a year.
2. What is the fastest duck?
Canvasback - they can travel upwards of 50 mph!
3. What is the average clutch size(eggs) of a mallard?
10 - is the average clutch size of a mallard nest.
4.What is the longest recorded lifespan of a North American waterfowl species?
29 Years 6 Months! - A Canvasback over 29-years-old is on record as the oldest.
5.Canada Geese are sometimes called?
Honkers - The numerous Canada's are often called "honkers".
6.Each Ruddy duck hen must consume this number of marsh flies per hour of feeding during the breeding season?
5,000-8,000 - Ruddy duck hens lay more than their own body weight in eggs each season and they must eat this number of marsh flies per hour.
7.Which partner is most likely to lead a duck pair back to the breeding grounds?
Hen - The hen is the one that usually leads the pair back to the breeding
8.What is the smallest North American duck?
Bufflehead - The bufflehead is the smallest duck at approx. 13 in 6 in 11 oz.
9.What duck travels the farthest south during migration?
Blue-winged teal - They sometimest ravel as far as South America!
10.What percentage of ducks are produced in the prairie pothole region?
70% - Approximately 70% of North American ducks are produced in the prairie pothole region.
