Feet have adaptations that add dexterity and somewhat longer, sharper toes to perch on objects like wires, fences, tree limbs, etc. Another duck capable are Wood Ducks. There aren't one dozen waterfowl throughout the world that can perch in that manner, those are two.
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were they stiff?
I saw two black bellied whistling ducks hanging out on a power line. How is this possible with there webbed feet?
