I’ve heard that before, with mergansers. What’s the difference between a fish duck and a regular one?
Divers (Golden eyes, Mergansers, Ringnecks, Canvasback, Elder, Redhead and Bufflehead)actually dive down and catch fish (taste fishy). Shovelers/Spoonbills scoop off of the water (taste muddy). Puddle ducks (Mallards, Pintail, Widgeon, Teal and Gadwall, Wood Ducks and Black Ducks)just rest on lakes and rivers. Puddle ducks go to grain fields such as corn, millet, wheat and smart-weed for feed. As far as a duck goes they are the best eating.