img
Baku Zoological Park

Kayuga duck

Size and weight

Body length 50–65 cm, wingspan 80–95 cm
Weight: 1–1.5 kg

Nutrition

Omnivorous

Life Span

8–12 years

Reproduction

8–12

Conservation status

Domesticated

img
Raised as a domestic duck in America. It is kept on farms in many countries of the world for decorative and egg production.

Cauldron ducks, which have the ability to adapt to all environments, are often found in farms and zoos around the world because they are easy to keep. They are distinguished by their black feathers that appear bright in green and purple tones in sunlight. They are raised by farmers as a multipurpose species for both eggs and meat.