List of duck breeds
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This is a list of the breeds of domestic duck which have official recognition at national or international level.[1]
For species of wild ducks and other waterfowl, see List of Anseriformes.
Most breeds of duck derive from the wild mallard, Anas platyrhyncos, while a small minority are descendants of the Muscovy duck, Cairina moschata. Duck breeds are normally officially recognized and described by a national body such as a ministry of agriculture. In some countries they may be recognized by groups of enthusiasts or breeders' associations, which may also draw up a breed standard. Among these are:
- the American Poultry Association in the United States[2]
- the Poultry Club of Great Britain[3]
- the Entente Européenne d'Aviculture et de Cuniculture in Europe[4]
- the Australian Poultry Standards[5]