Ducks aren’t just “Ducks”
In my years of duck hunting, I've quickly learned that that the given name for a particular duck is often not the name it's called by. As with anything language, slang becomes common and waterfowl hunting is no different. From smileys to jacks and zipper heads to sky carp, ducks are not just ducks. Here is a list of some of the nicknames I've heard for the variety of ducks we hunt. I'm sure there are lots of others so let's hear what you've got!
Mallard- Greenheads/Drakes, Suzy/Hen
Pintail- Pinny, Sprig
Teal- Missles, Mosquitos, Rockets
Widgeon- Cotton head
Wood Duck- Woodys, Woodrow
Shoveler- Hollywood, Smileys, Spoons, Spoonies, Boot lip
Gadwall- Grays, Gad, Gaddys, Jagwalls, Jaegers
Canvasback- Can
Ringneck- Ringbill, Black Jack, Jack, Ringer
Bluebill- Bill, Billy, Uncle Bill, Hillbilly
Buffleheads-Buffy
Mergansers-Sawbill, Zippers, Zipper heads, Hoodie
Snow Geese- SOB's, Baldy, Sky Carp
Canada Geese- Blacks, Darks, B-52's, Honker, Honky bird
Specklebelly Geese- Bar belly
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