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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Birds of the Same Feather: Ducks


Scientific Name: Anatidae anseriformes
Ducks come from the Old English word "duce" meaning divers because wild ducks can bee seen on rivers. lakes and ponds diving either for food or swimming to cool themselves during a hot weather. Ducks can be found almost anywhere in the world except in Antarctica. Ducks are long-necked but not as long as geese and swans. Their bills are broad, legs are scaled and feet are webbed which is very important for swimming. The wings are short but wide. Male Ducks are called Drakes while the female Ducks are called as it is. The female ones have brighter color feathers than the males and these colors vary among different species and.

Duck meat is very nutritious and is usually served in Chinese restaurants. Duck meat is rich in Protein and Vitamin B. It also contain Niacin helps lower cholesterol and metabolizes fats.

Peking Duck is very popular in China and is known world wide. Aside from this world famous delicacy, Duck meat can be made into Roasted Duck, Duck Stew, Roasted Duck Legs with Red Wine, Grilled Wild Duck Breast, Roasted Sherry Duck, Fried Duck and lots more.

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