12 Most Beautiful And Unusual Ducks In The World

Ducks are known to be one of the species that are attractive and irresistible to look at. There are many species of ducks found around the world that have exotic beauty which are admired by many. Out of the 120 duck species from all over the world, there are a few on them that are strikingly beautiful as they are rare and outrank the rest. While most of the species are aquatic birds, some of them prefer fresh water to salt water. Below is the list of some of the most beautiful and unusual ducks

Magellanic steamer duck (Tachyeres pteneres): This flightless species can be found on the Pacific coast of South America from south-central Chile to Tierra del Fuego. The Magelannic steamer duck frequents rocky coastlines and can be found several miles offshore. It dives in shallow waters among kelp beds, with a diet of aquatic molluscs, crutaceans and sometimes fish. Foraging occurs mostly during the high tide.