There are about 120 species of ducks around the world, each having their own unique characteristics. However, there are some that stand out for possessing a strikingly beautiful plumage and others for their uncommon bills. Here are seven most beautiful and unusual ducks from around the world.
1. Smew Duck (Mergellus albellus)
One of the most beautiful ducks in the world, the smew duck is native to the northern forests of Europe and Asia. This elegant-looking species is occasionally found in Great Britain and North America but is not an inhabitant of those regions. The breeding male is dressed in a strikingly black-and-white plumage with black patterns on the head, back, and breast, and possesses black eyes.
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