Diving Duck (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various ducks of especially bays and estuaries that dive for their food.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- A pair of harlequin ducks, also known as diving ducks, were seen in the fast-moving river rapids, navigating with skill.
- Several types of diving ducks call the salt marsh home, relying on its protection to hide and find sustenance.
- Many different types of birds call this sanctuary home including, warblers, finches and of course diving ducks.
- Both men put down their rifles as the unsuspecting group of diving ducks waddled safely onto land just ahead of the dawn light.
- Just below the wooden platform and past the breakwall is an easy view to numerous common and colorful waterbirds such as geese and diving ducks.