“Ugly as a duck” is a Vietnamese saying. This is… unjust for the duck family. The beauty of wild ducks in Vietnam will certainly change many people’s perception of the saying “ugly as a duck”.
Teal (Anas crecca crecca) , a bird of the duck family with impressive colors
The lovebird (Aix galericulata) makes “fame” for the entire duck family when it is considered one of the most beautiful birds in the world.
The comb duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos) has beautiful purple wings.
The golden duck (Tadorna ferruginea) is both brilliant and noble.
Tadorna tadorna with a harmonious color coordinated “outfit”.
This handsome “gentleman” is the crescent duck (Anas falcata).
Bai can duck (Anas formosa) is rustic but also very charming.
The black-headed duck (Aythya baeri) is luxurious with a deep color scheme.
The sharp beak and “hair” of the sharp-billed duck (Mergus squamatus) are reminiscent of the guy Suneo in the story Doraemon.
The crested duck (Aythya fuligula) is no less dashing.
The elegance of the yellow-headed duck (Anas penelope).
Despite its ugly name, the moldy duck (Anas acuta acuta) has a rather “slick” appearance.