West Brighton on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ducks
Ducks are aquatic birds, or "waterfowl", who are related to geese and swans. They have webbed feet which act as paddles and waterproof feathers to keep them dry and warm. because of their webbed feet, ducks waddle on land.
Domestic Ducks
Except for the Muscovy Duck, all domesticated ducks are descendants of the wild Mallard. Ducks have been domesticated for hundreds of years and provide us with meat, eggs and feathers.
Erected by Staten Island Zoological Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals.
Location. 40° 37.499′ N, 74° 6.965′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in West Brighton. Marker can be reached from Broadway, 0.1 miles west of Glenwood Place, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 650 Broadway, Staten Island NY 10310, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cape Barren Goose (a few steps from this marker); Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pig (a few steps from this marker); Mangalitsa Pig (a few steps from this marker); Woodchuck, a.k.a. Groundhog (within shouting distance of this marker); Powered by the Sun
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
