At first glance, it may seem that a duck is no different from a drake. But this is an erroneous judgment. If you look closely, the difference between birds of different sexes is clear.
Instructions
Step 1
A duck differs from a drake in plumage. In females, the color is gray and inconspicuous. Drakes, on the other hand, have an elegant and bright plumage.
Step 2
In addition, male birds have a spectacular crest on their necks, consisting of long beautiful feathers. Drakes also have a beard. Ducks do not have a beautiful "hairstyle", and the "beard" of these female birds is hardly noticeable.
Step 3
Drakes differ from ducks also in that they have a growth on their beak. Females do not have such "decoration".
Step 4
Look at the tail of a bird: it is very different in ducks and drakes. Males have rounded feathers at the end of the tail, while the female has a straight tail.
Step 5
In addition, a drake's head is much larger than that of a duck. The male's neck is longer and the body is wider. That is, the size of the female can be distinguished from the male.
Step 6
Another distinguishing feature of a duck is its low weight. So, the weight of a male nutmeg duck can reach five kilograms, while the female is twice as lighter.
Step 7
But if you think that the scales are deceiving, pay attention to another essential feature that distinguishes female ducks. These are the sounds made by the bird. The drake makes whistling and hissing sounds, and the female only quacks.
Step 8
It is not difficult to distinguish an adult female duck from a drake: all the signs are clearly expressed. Difficulties in determining the sex can arise only for novice poultry breeders, and then when meeting chicks. Although, if you look closely, female ducklings are smaller in comparison with male birds of this age, and their necks are smaller.
