Blood Ducks

Blood ducks¹ are a commonly found in the jungles of southwestern Laxilþía, between the Katark Mountains to the north and the Kalis Swamp to the south, particularly the southern part of the region.
The name is a reference to the male's bright red back and wings.

Basic Information

Ecology and Habitats

Blood ducks are found in and near lakes, rivers and wetlands in the jungles south and southwest of the Katark Mountains.

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A blood duck family in the canals of Arkis

Additional Information

Domestication

They first tamed thousands of years ago by early inhabitants of southwestern Laxilþía, and are among the oldest domesticated animals on the continent, along with geese, goats and pigs.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Blood ducks are raised for their eggs, meat and colourful plumage, and some are kept as pets as well. Salted or smoked blood duck eggs are popular among western and southern Pakrans, and Rexans often marinade them in chili paste.

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¹Original icelandic: dreyrendur, singular: dreyrönd

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Origin/Ancestry

Southwestern Laxilþía

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Like most ducks, the male is generally more colourful than the female, with mostly red back and wings, olive green belly and head, white spot on each side of its neck and blue-green tufts on the head.
The female has similar pattern in duller green and rust red colours, and has a small crest at the back of its head, while ducklings are covered in light brown down.
Both male and female blood ducks have a white stripe on their otherwise grey beaks.