THE ANIMALS

Call Duck

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CALL DUCK

Anas platyrhynchos domesticus

Class

Birds

 

Order

Anseriformes

 

Family

Anatidae

 

Origin

Little-known breed, first established in England.

 

Diet

Herbivorous and granivorous

 

Curiosity

Domestic animal bred for ornamental purposes. It was once used by hunters as a decoy duck because it has very pleasant vocalizations that can be heard even at great distances.

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Today, 26 September 2025, due to bad weather, the Mottarone Adventure Park and Bar Stazione are closed.