Generally speaking, wild duck refers to mallard. This kind of wild duck is a national second-level protected animal and hunting is prohibited. There are many types of wild ducks, many of which are first- or second-level protected animals in provinces and regions. One of the more special types of wild ducks is the Chinese Merganser. This kind of wild duck is a national first-level protected animal and is strictly prohibited. Slaughtered mallard duck. Let’s talk about some kinds of wild ducks with examples.

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1: Mallard: This is a large duck. Their body length is usually about 47-62 centimeters, their weight is about 1 kilogram, and their appearance and size are similar to domestic ducks. The male has a yellow-green beak, orange-yellow feet, bright green head and neck, and an obvious white collar on the neck. The upper body is dark brown, the waist and tail coverts are black, the two pairs of central tail feathers are also black, and curl upward into a hook shape; the outer tail feathers are white. Chest chestnut. The wings, flanks and abdomen are gray-white, with purple-blue wing mirrors. The upper and lower edges of the wing mirrors have wide white edges, which are very eye-catching when flying. The female duck has a dark brown bill, a dark brown tip at the end of the bill, orange-yellow feet, and has purple-blue wing mirrors and broad white edges on the front and rear edges of the wing mirrors.

2: Chinese Merganser: Unlike other species of the Anatidae family, which have flat beaks, the Chinese Merganser has a beak with flat sides and a pointed front end, which is related to its habit of diving to prey on fish. The long feathers on the top of the Chinese Merganser's head extend backward into a double crown, especially in males. There are black fish scale-like markings on the flank feathers on both sides, so it is also called the Scale-flanked Merganser. The Chinese Merganser is a species that survived the Tertiary Ice Age. It is more than 10 million years old. It is a national first-level protected animal and is listed in the Red Data Book of Endangered Birds of the International Union for Conservation of Natural Resources and the International Bird Conservation Association. The committee's list of endangered birds has less than 3,000 left in the world.

The mallards raised have the same characteristics as waterfowl. Their feathers grow quickly. The feathers of adult ducks are soft and soft, and they feel extremely elastic and comfortable. They are suitable for cold-proof and warm lining materials. Male mallards have beautiful feathers and can be used as clothing and handicrafts, with great market potential.