Duck mom replied, "Bantam ducks can fly very well! A lot of the standard size breeds cannot fly as well due to size." This made me wonder if there are any ducks that cannot or do not fly.

According to Ducks Unlimited, most waterfowl fly at speeds of 40 to 60 mph, so with a 50 mph tail wind, ducks could travel approximately 800 miles during an eight-hour flight.

Murres can fly up to 50 mph and regularly swim up to 100 feet below the surface to catch fish. ... Ducks are a waterfowl that share the family Anatidae with geese and swans.

These two examples are cases of extreme long-distance and high-speed migration. According to Ducks Unlimited, most waterfowl fly at speeds of 40 to 60 mph, so with a 50 mph tail wind, ducks could ...