Call Duck

I LIVE IN EUROPE

Call ducks are originally native to marshy regions of the Netherlands. In the late 1800s, call ducks were introduced to other countries in Europe such as the United Kingdom, as well as the Americas.

I AM AN OMNIVORE

Call ducks eat an array of small animals like fish, fish eggs, and crayfish. They are also known to consume algae and other aquatic plants.

CALL DUCKS ARE SOCIAL

Call ducks are very social animals. They will often live in family groups made up of duck pairs and their offspring.

WATERPROOF WATERFOWL

Like many other aquatic bird species, call ducks have interlocked and waxy feathers that render them waterproof. This adaptation helps keep bird warm when swimming through the water.

HELPING CALL DUCKS IN THE WILD

By visiting the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, you are supporting local, regional, and global conservation. A portion of every ticket sold goes towards conservation of wildlife and wild places. Each year, the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo donates over $250,000 to our conservation partners.

I AM IMPORTANT TO MY ECOSYSTEM

Call ducks play a very important role in their ecosystem as both predator and prey. Due to their migratory patterns, call ducks also aid heavily in seed dispersal, which leads to healthier and more biodiverse wetlands habitats.

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