Wednesday, 7 January, 2026 5:29 pm
Kudu duck has been registered as an indigenous Duck breed of India
Kudu duck of Odisha has been registered as an indigenous duck breed of India by ICAR–NBAGR. The native tract of this breed is Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. Kudu ducks are characterized by light brown mosaic-patterned plumage, a distinct white ring around the neck, and orange-coloured beak, shank, and feet.
The breed is reared for both egg and meat production. As a good layer, Kudu ducks produce an average of 149 eggs per year, with a relatively large egg size averaging 64 g. The adult body weight is about 1.3 kg in males and 1.2 kg in females. The estimated population of Kudu ducks is around 64,000.
The breed has been registered under the accession number INDIA_DUCK_1500_KUDU_11006. This registration was accomplished by ICAR–DPR Regional Station, Bhubaneshwar in collaboration with the Animal Husbandry Department, Odisha.
