What does the Duck or other waterfowl (likely Anatidae family) eat?

The Duck or other waterfowl (likely Anatidae family)'s diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Omnivore (varying greatly by species, including aquatic plants, seeds, grains, insects, small fish, and invertebrates)

How it forages

Dabblers (e.g., Mallards) feed by tipping head-down in shallow water, filtering food from the surface. Divers (e.g., Canvasbacks, scaup) plunge underwater to forage. Geese and swans primarily graze on vegetation on land or in shallow water. Diet includes aquatic plants, seeds, grains, insects, larvae, crustaceans, mollusks, and small fish.

When it feeds

Primarily diurnal, but some species may feed at night, especially during migration or in areas with human disturbance.

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