Definitions
- Referring to a male duck. - Talking about a domesticated duck kept for its meat or eggs. - Describing a wild duck species such as mallard, pintail, or teal.
- Referring to a female duck. - Talking about a domesticated duck kept for its meat or eggs. - Describing a wild duck species such as mallard, pintail, or teal.
List of Similarities
- 1Both drake and duck are types of waterfowl.
- 2Both are commonly raised for their meat and eggs.
- 3Both have webbed feet for swimming.
- 4Both have waterproof feathers to keep them dry while swimming.
- 5Both are found in both domesticated and wild populations.
What is the difference?
- 1Gender: Drake refers specifically to male ducks, while duck refers to female ducks.
- 2Appearance: Drakes often have more colorful plumage than ducks, especially during breeding season.
- 3Sound: Drakes have a distinctive quack that is lower-pitched than the quack of ducks.
- 4Behavior: Drakes may be more aggressive than ducks during breeding season, and may fight with other males.
- 5Usage: Drake is less commonly used than duck in everyday language.
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Remember this!
Drake and duck are both types of waterfowl commonly raised for their meat and eggs. The main difference between the two is their gender, with drake referring specifically to male ducks and duck referring to female ducks. Additionally, drakes may have more colorful plumage and a lower-pitched quack than ducks, and may be more aggressive during breeding season.
