Here's an interesting display of passive survival techniques from a wood duck and family with ducklings where the drake plays dead whilst the others hide. I happened to accidentally stumble upon them ...
The Hattiesburg Zoo is welcoming two new residents! Move-in day was Thursday, staff bringing in two ducks. The two new feathered friends are a Fulvous Whistling Duck and a Wood Duck. The Whistling ...
They decoy nicely, offer a challenging shot on the wing, and, though some might argue, every bit as tasty on the table as is a fat ‘ole greenhead or acorn-eating wood duck. So why no respect?