Informative Essay On South American Ducks

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Fuegian steamer duck : The largest steamer duck in the world, this South American duck has got its name due to its strange behaviour. It runs across water, thrashing its short wings like the wheels on a steamboat. Inaccessible island rail: It is smallest flightless bird, being about 17cm in length and having an average weight of 30 grams. Emperor penguin: It is one of the most well-known of flightless birds. It measures 115cm in height. It is found only in Antarctica, and feeds on fish, squid and krill.

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