Even to a height of one kilometer a duck can fly
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Depending on wind direction and speed, a migrating duck may fly as high as 10, 500 feet. They often fly much lower however, in the area of 300-1200 feet. This is during migration. I am not sure how high they fly during their normal non-migratory periods, although the ducks that live on the lake that I live on rarely fly higher than the highest trees around here which would be about 100 feet.
This is because the duck has the shape as a boat that helps it to swim and it does not have hollow bones. A pigeon can fly because it has hollow bones to make it light and its body is like a ship
The duck flapping its wings to fly in the air is an example of Newton's third law of motion, which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When the duck flaps its wings downward, it pushes air downward, creating an upward force that lifts the duck off the ground.
Yes, a mixed breed duck that is half mallard and half domestic can still fly. Both mallards and domestic ducks are capable of flight, so their hybrid offspring should also have the ability to fly to some extent. Flight capabilities can vary depending on individual genetics and environmental factors.
The duck will likely try to stay still to blend into its surroundings or quickly swim or fly away to safety. Ducks may also use calls to warn other ducks in the area of the predator's presence.