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{{short description|Breed of domestic duck}} |
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| name = Ancona |
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| image = Ancona duck 01 (cropped).jpg |
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| alt = A white duck with irregular black markings, swimming |
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| image_caption = In [[Wright Park (Tacoma, Washington)|Wright Park]], [[Tacoma, Washington]] |
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| status = {{ubl|[[FAO]] (2007): not listed{{r|barb}}|[[The Livestock Conservancy]]: watch{{r|albc}}|{{nobreak|[[Rare Breeds Survival Trust]]: not listed{{r|rbst}}}}}} |
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| country = {{ubl|United Kingdom|United States}} |
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| apa = not recognised{{r|apa}} |
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| ee = not recognised{{r|ee}} |
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| pcgb = not recognised{{r|pcgb}} |
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| weight = {{convert|5|–|6.5|lb|kg|1|disp=flip|abbr=on}}{{r|albc}} |
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| eggcolor = variable |
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| type = [[Duck]] |
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| latin = Anas platyrhynchos |
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[[File:Ancona Ducks.jpg|thumb|Ancona ducks]] |
[[File:Ancona Ducks.jpg|thumb|Ancona ducks]] |
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[[File:Ancona duck flapping its wings.jpg|thumb|Ancona duck flapping its wings]] |
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The '''Ancona duck''' is a breed of duck<ref>[http://members.cox.net/gsdvominsel/duckbreeds.htm Duck Breeds<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080521021919/http://members.cox.net/gsdvominsel/duckbreeds.htm |date=May 21, 2008 }}</ref> that is considered to be a descendant of the [[Indian Runner Duck]] and the [[Belgian Huttegem Duck]] breeds. It has been stated Anconas were developed in England during the early 20th century, but were not available in the United States until 1984.<ref>Holderread, David. "Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks: Breeds, Care and Health." 2001 Versa Press, USA.</ref> |
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The '''Ancona''' is a [[List of duck breeds|breed]] of [[domestic duck]], characterised by an unusual and variable [[pied|broken-colored]] plumage pattern. It is not clear whether it originated in the United Kingdom or in the United States. It is not recognised or listed by the [[American Poultry Association]], by the [[Entente Européenne d'Aviculture et de Cuniculture]], or by the [[Poultry Club of Great Britain]]. |
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== History == |
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However, the Ancona duck was present in the USA in 1911 and was exhibited at major poultry shows for many years after this date. The original Ancona duck occurred only in a black & white variety and laid a pure white egg. [[American Livestock Breeds Conservancy]], in their 2000 census of domestic waterfowl in North America, listed the Ancona's status as "critical". Just like most other domestic ducks, the Anconas are a flightless duck, so they don't [[Bird migration|migrate]]. They are fairly calm animals and make good pond, yard, and breeding birds. They tend to be excellent foragers, and if allowed will augment their diet with greens, slugs, insects and other [[arthropods]].<ref>Holderread, Dave. "Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks: Breeds, Care and Health." 2001 Versa Press, USA.</ref> Their closest relatives are [[Magpie duck]]s and [[Dutch Hookbill]]s. They typically lay 210–280 [[egg (biology)|eggs]] per year.<ref name=autogenerated1 /> |
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It usually reported that the Ancona was first bred in England in the early twentieth century, probably from the same stock that gave rise to the [[Magpie (duck)|Magpie]], and was introduced to the United States in or before the 1970s where it was first shown in 1983.{{r|dave|page=68|carol|page2=174}} However, an article in the ''Water Fowl Club of America Yearbook'' of 1913 reports that a duck of the same name had been developed by one W.J. Wirt, of [[Knowlesville, New York]], who had named it after the [[Ancona (chicken)|Ancona]] breed of chicken. Birds of this type were shown in subsequent years, and took two first prizes at a [[poultry show]] in [[Boston]] in 1915.{{r|albc}} The [[Livestock Conservancy]] does not give any description of these early American Anconas, or any comparison to the modern breed of that name.{{r|albc}} |
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==Appearance== |
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Ancona ducks have an oval head, and a slightly [[wikt:concave|concave]] length bill, with plumage under the eyes.<ref>[http://www.duckinfocentral.com/ancona_ducks.htm Ancona Ducks!<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071019075822/http://www.duckinfocentral.com/ancona_ducks.htm |date=October 19, 2007 }}</ref> They weigh approximately 6-6.5[[pound (mass)|pound]]s as [[adult]]s.<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.albc-usa.org/cpl/waterfowl/ancona.html American Livestock Breeds Conservancy: Ancona Duck<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> They have medium-lengthed necks shaped like an S that is smaller at the top with a wider bottom. As ducklings they are yellow with spots or speckles, and as adults are white with "Pinto" markings (no two animals have the same pattern). They come in a variety of colors including: Black and White, Blue and White, Chocolate and White, Silver and White, Lavender and White, and Tri-colored. Most are black and white. Their bills and feet are orange, and may also be spotted. |
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== Characteristics == |
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The Ancona is of medium size, and weighs about {{convert|5|–|6.5|lb|kg|1|disp=flip|abbr=on}}.{{r|albc}} It has an oval head, a slightly [[wikt:concave|concave]] [[beak|bill]]. The plumage is broken-colored, with irregular patches of color on a white ground. The usual color is black and white; other color varieties are: blue and white, chocolate and white, silver and white, and lavender and white.{{r|dave|page=68}} The bill is yellow, spotted with black or dark green, and the shanks are orange, marked with black or brown.{{r|albc}} |
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It forages well, is hardy, and is capable of adapting to different environmental conditions.{{r|dave|page=68}} |
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== Use == |
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The Ancona is a good layer, producing some 210–280 eggs per year;{{r|albc}} these may be blue, green, white, spotted, cream, or tinted.{{r|dave|page=68|carol|page2=174}} |
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== References == |
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== External links == |
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*http://www.albc-usa.org/cpl/waterfowl/ancona.html |
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<ref name=albc>[http://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/anconaduck Ancona Duck]. The Livestock Conservancy. Accessed September 2017.</ref> |
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<ref name=apa>[https://web.archive.org/web/20171104135004/http://www.amerpoultryassn.com/PDF%20Forms/APA%20Recognized%20Breeds%20and%20Varieties%20Sept2012.pdf APA Recognized Breeds and Varieties: As of January 1, 2012]. American Poultry Association. Archived 4 November 2017.</ref> |
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<ref name=barb>Barbara Rischkowsky, D. Pilling (eds.) (2007). [ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/010/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20documented%20in%20the%20Global%20Databank%20for%20Animal%20Genetic%20Resources/List_breeds.pdf List of breeds documented in the Global Databank for Animal Genetic Resources], annex to [ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/010/a1250e/a1250e.pdf ''The State of the World's Animal Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture'']. Rome: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. {{ISBN|9789251057629}}. Accessed January 2017.</ref> |
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<ref name=carol>Carol Ekarius (2007). [https://archive.org/details/Storeys_Illustrated_Guide_to_Poultry_Breeds_Complete/mode/1up ''Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds'']. North Adams, Massachusetts: Storey Publishing. {{isbn|9781580176675}}.</ref> |
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<ref name=dave>Dave Holderread (2011). [https://books.google.com/books?id=sB6g95tyzg4C ''Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks''], second edition. North Adams, Massachusetts: Storey Publishing. {{ISBN|9781603427456}}.</ref> |
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<ref name=ee>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130616062803/http://www.entente-ee.com/deutsch/sparten/gefluegel/dateien/2013/Verzeichnis%20R%20F%2028042013.xls Liste des races et variétés homologuée dans les pays EE (28.04.2013)]. Entente Européenne d’Aviculture et de Cuniculture. Archived 16 June 2013.</ref> |
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<ref name=pcgb>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180612143235/http://www.poultryclub.org/img/Breed%20Classification.pdf Breed Classification]. Poultry Club of Great Britain. Archived 12 June 2018.</ref> |
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<ref name=rbst>[https://www.rbst.org.uk/Pages/Category/ducks-watchlist Ducks watchlist]. Rare Breeds Survival Trust. Accessed September 2017.</ref> |
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The Ancona is a breed of domestic duck, characterised by an unusual and variable broken-colored plumage pattern. It is not clear whether it originated in the United Kingdom or in the United States. It is not recognised or listed by the American Poultry Association, by the Entente Européenne d'Aviculture et de Cuniculture, or by the Poultry Club of Great Britain.
History
[edit]It usually reported that the Ancona was first bred in England in the early twentieth century, probably from the same stock that gave rise to the Magpie, and was introduced to the United States in or before the 1970s where it was first shown in 1983.[7]: 68 [8]: 174 However, an article in the Water Fowl Club of America Yearbook of 1913 reports that a duck of the same name had been developed by one W.J. Wirt, of Knowlesville, New York, who had named it after the Ancona breed of chicken. Birds of this type were shown in subsequent years, and took two first prizes at a poultry show in Boston in 1915.[2] The Livestock Conservancy does not give any description of these early American Anconas, or any comparison to the modern breed of that name.[2]
Characteristics
[edit]The Ancona is of medium size, and weighs about 2.3–2.9 kg (5–6.5 lb).[2] It has an oval head, a slightly concave bill. The plumage is broken-colored, with irregular patches of color on a white ground. The usual color is black and white; other color varieties are: blue and white, chocolate and white, silver and white, and lavender and white.[7]: 68 The bill is yellow, spotted with black or dark green, and the shanks are orange, marked with black or brown.[2]
It forages well, is hardy, and is capable of adapting to different environmental conditions.[7]: 68
Use
[edit]The Ancona is a good layer, producing some 210–280 eggs per year;[2] these may be blue, green, white, spotted, cream, or tinted.[7]: 68 [8]: 174
References
[edit]- ^ Barbara Rischkowsky, D. Pilling (eds.) (2007). List of breeds documented in the Global Databank for Animal Genetic Resources, annex to The State of the World's Animal Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. Rome: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. ISBN 9789251057629. Accessed January 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g Ancona Duck. The Livestock Conservancy. Accessed September 2017.
- ^ Ducks watchlist. Rare Breeds Survival Trust. Accessed September 2017.
- ^ APA Recognized Breeds and Varieties: As of January 1, 2012. American Poultry Association. Archived 4 November 2017.
- ^ Liste des races et variétés homologuée dans les pays EE (28.04.2013). Entente Européenne d’Aviculture et de Cuniculture. Archived 16 June 2013.
- ^ Breed Classification. Poultry Club of Great Britain. Archived 12 June 2018.
- ^ a b c d Dave Holderread (2011). Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks, second edition. North Adams, Massachusetts: Storey Publishing. ISBN 9781603427456.
- ^ a b Carol Ekarius (2007). Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds. North Adams, Massachusetts: Storey Publishing. ISBN 9781580176675.
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