Emoji 3
duck
Also known as animal, bird, ornithology
A duck facing forward, typically with a yellow or brown body, orange bill, and visible wing detail.
Meaning
The duck emoji represents the waterbird known for its quacking sound and webbed feet. It is often used to refer to ducks in nature, farms, or as a symbol of quirkiness and playfulness. People use it in messages about wildlife, birdwatching, or to add a lighthearted tone.
Unicode name
The Unicode character U+1F986 depicts a duck, a common bird associated with water environments.
Platform designs
Apple
In Apple design, the duck is shown in profile with a green head, brown body, and orange bill, with a realistic and slightly glossy appearance.
Google
In Google Noto design, the duck is illustrated with a yellowish-brown body, orange bill, and a simple, cartoon-like style facing left.
Twitter
In Twitter Twemoji design, the duck is depicted with a blue-green head, brown body, and orange bill, resembling a male mallard in a flat illustration style.
Noto (Apache 2.0) · Twemoji (CC BY 4.0) · OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which category does 🦆 duck belong to?
🦆 duck belongs to the animals & nature category, which contains 161 emojis.
Which Unicode version added 🦆 duck?
🦆 duck was added in Emoji 3. Its codepoint is U+1F986, made up of 1 code points.
