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Here are some interesting facts you will find in this explainer on ducks and geese:
What are the similarities between ducks and geese?
Both belong to the Anatidae family, are aquatic birds and feed in water and on land.
How many species of ducks are found in India?
34 species of ducks are found in India.
How many species of geese are found in India?
8 species of geese are found in India.
How to identify ducks and geese?
Ducks and geese can be identified based on size, leg position, bill shape, plumage, calls and behaviour.
What do ducks and geese eat?
Ducks: Omnivores – fish, crustaceans, worms, aquatic vegetation.
Geese: Herbivores – graze on land and aquatic vegetation.
Are geese bigger than ducks?
Yes – geese are significantly larger and more muscular.
Do ducks migrate?
Do geese migrate?
Yes – geese are migratory.
Does a goose quack?
No – geese honk loudly, while ducks quack.
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