What Is an Indian Runner Duck?
A domestic duck native to the Indian sub-continent and Malaysia, the Indian runner duck is characterized by its unique stance and bowling pin shape. The duck possesses short thighs, and to compensate for its short center of gravity, the bird keeps an erect posture. Since its feet are further back than those of most species of ducks, the Indian runner duck runs instead of waddles. Due to its short wings, the duck is incapable of flying. Appearing in a variety of colors, including white, blue, green, brown, and black, the Indian runner duck generally stands about 14 inches (36 cm) high and weighs between 3 and 5 lbs (about 1 and 2 kg).
A domestic duck native to the Indian sub-continent and Malaysia, the Indian runner duck is characterized by its unique stance and bowling pin shape. The duck possesses short thighs, and to compensate for its short center of gravity, the bird keeps an erect posture. Since its feet are further back than those of most species of ducks, the Indian runner duck runs instead of waddles. Due to its short wings, the duck is incapable of flying. Appearing in a variety of colors, including white, blue, green, brown, and black, the Indian runner duck generally stands about 14 inches (36 cm) high and weighs between 3 and 5 lbs (about 1 and 2 kg). Characterized by its long neck, the duck is pften described as a wine bottle with feet. An ancestor of the wild mallard, the Indian runner duck also has a long, tube-shaped body with slanting shoulders. The duck has a blocked-shaped bill and a small head. Only the females have the ability to quack. The males are restricted to a gravelly whisper.
