Goose vs Duck: What's Difference
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Ducks and geese are both waterfowl but differ in size, neck length, diet, and behaviour.
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Geese have larger, heavier bodies, longer necks, and legs set more centrally for walking.
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Ducks have smaller, more compact, rounder bodies, with shorter necks.
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Geese have shorter, triangular bills with serrated edges, and are adapted for grazing on grasses (herbivores).
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Ducks have broader, flatter bills. They are omnivorous, eating plants, insects, seeds, and small fish.
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Geese are more territorial and aggressive, honk loudly in flight (often in V-formations), and are monogamous for life.
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Ducks may be less aggressive, with males (drakes) often have colourful plumage, and they typically mate annually.
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Ducks (especially males) often have vibrant, varied colours; geese are typically muted shades of grey, brown, or white.
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