Bali Duck

The Bali duck, or Balinese crested duck, is a domestic duck from Indonesia with a slim, upright body much like a light runner duck. Its most recognizable feature is the small feathered crest carried on the back of the head, although crest size varies and some closely related birds may be plain-headed. Bali ducks are traditionally kept for eggs, light meat, and ornamental value, and they may appear in mallard-patterned, buff, white, black, blue, chocolate, penciled, or pied-looking colors depending on the line.

In small flocks, Bali ducks are active foragers that do best with room to walk, secure night housing, clean bathing water, and a balanced duck ration to support laying. The crest needs practical attention because it is linked to skull structure; birds with oversized or uneven crests can be more vulnerable to injury or neurologic problems. Conservation-minded breeders usually select for sound movement, alertness, fertility, and moderate crests rather than exaggeration. Outside Southeast Asia the breed can be uncommon, so buyers may need to verify whether birds are true Bali ducks or simply crested ducks of mixed ancestry.