Ducks
Publications
The Wood Duck
UW180/WEC 168 by Joseph M. Schaefer, Jennifer Cohen, and Mark E. HostetlerNovember 20, 2018
Why Shouldn't We Feed Water Birds?
UW193/WEC 179 by Mark E. Hostetler, Martin B. Main, and Maena VoigtApril 3, 2023A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Animal Systems
Related IFAS Blog Posts
Black-bellied whistling ducks at the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County
Ken GioeliJanuary 6th, 2023The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County is located in the rural western St. Lucie County. We have two freshwater ponds and predominantly pineflat woods forested areas. We are fortunate to have black-bellied whistling ducks that visit our ponds from time to time. The video below is a quick clip of the whistling ducks I saw […]
Commonly Confused Ducks in Central Florida
Shannon CarnevaleSeptember 19th, 2017Florida is home to a variety of both non-migratory and migratory ducks. Some of the most common species of ducks found in central Florida are mallard ducks, Florida mottled ducks, black-bellied whistling ducks and wood ducks. Keep reading to learn about common ducks in central Florida. Mallard Ducks Mallard ducks are one of the most […]
Backyard poultry linked to recent salmonella outbreaks
July 21st, 2016By Dr. Maria Rometo Extension Agent II Recent Salmonella outbreaks associated with backyard poultry handling have infected more than 600 people in 45 states, including Florida, prompting health experts to re-issue guidelines for poultry handling. The outbreaks have occurred since January, and are under investigation by the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the U.S. […]