What term refers to an adult female duck?

What term refers to an adult female duck?

• A. Gander
• B. Duck Hen
• C. Goose
• D. Drake

Answer: (B)

The term used for an adult female duck emphasizes both species and gender. In many poultry terms, “hen” denotes an adult female, and pairing it with the species name makes the meaning clear. So an adult female duck is called a duck hen (often shortened to duck hen) to specify that she is female and belongs to ducks. The other terms refer to different animals or sexes: a male duck is a drake, a male goose is a gander, and a goose can refer to the adult goose in general.

The term used for an adult female duck emphasizes both species and gender. In many poultry terms, “hen” denotes an adult female, and pairing it with the species name makes the meaning clear. So an adult female duck is called a duck hen (often shortened to duck hen) to specify that she is female and belongs to ducks. The other terms refer to different animals or sexes: a male duck is a drake, a male goose is a gander, and a goose can refer to the adult goose in general.