What is a crested duck?
Crested ducks are domesticated, Mallard-derived ducks featuring a puff of feathers (called a “crest”) on top of their heads. Individual ducks from any breed can exhibit the crested trait.
However, selective breeding for the crested trait has resulted in distinct breeds, such as:
- White Crested and Black Crested here in the US,
- Fengtou aka Chinese Crested in China,
- Hochbrutflugenten in Germany.
Crested ducks have a comical appearance, which makes them appealing to backyard duck keepers.
