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Duck

Duck (🦆) from Animals & Nature.

Name

duck

Subcategory

Animal Bird

Codepoint

U+1F986

Unicode Hex

1F986

Unicode

v9.0

iOS

v10.2+

Slug

duck-1f986

Shortcodes

:duck::bird:

Themes

animalbirdduck

Download as image

Renders 🦆 with your system emoji font into PNG, WebP, or SVG. Pick a pixel size, then download.

Note: PNG and WebP use the emoji font installed on your device (Apple Color Emoji on macOS/iOS, Segoe UI Emoji on Windows, Noto Color Emoji on Android/Linux), so the look matches your platform. SVG embeds the character as text — rendering depends on the viewer.

Microsoft Fluent UI Emoji — pixel-perfect originals

Download Microsoft's official Fluent rendering of 🦆. SVG files are vector (scales to any size); the 3D PNG is 1024×1024.

About the 🦆 Duck emoji

The 🦆 Duck emoji is part of the Animals & Nature category and the animal bird group on DBEmoji. Shortcodes such as :duck: and :bird: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

Duck (Unicode codepoint U+1F986) duck (🦆) from Animals & Nature.. 🦆 stands for "duck" in the Unicode emoji set, codified as U+1F986. Wildlife and plant emojis like 🦆 bring scenery into a message without needing a real photo. 🦆 occupies codepoint U+1F986 in the Unicode emoji block. Coverage started with Unicode 9.0; iOS adopted the glyph in 10.2. Typing `:duck:` or `:bird:` in chat apps usually expands to 🦆. The glyph renders mostly in multi, which puts it inside the matching color filter. Tag-wise it sits alongside animal, bird, and duck emojis. Copy 🦆 in one click and drop it into chat threads, captions, code comments, or design files.

When to use 🦆 Duck

  • Showcasing pet photos, zoo trips, and wildlife sightings
  • Tagging adoption posts, vet updates, and animal facts
  • Pairing with heart emojis for cute reaction comments
  • Adding visual context to social posts, chats, and captions

Combinations and pairings

  • Pair 🦆 with animal-themed, bird-themed, and duck-themed emojis to reinforce the same vibe in one message.
  • Lead a caption with 🦆 for a quick visual hook, or close a sentence with it as a reaction.

How to copy the 🦆 Duck emoji

  1. Open the emoji page. Visit the Duck emoji page on DBEmoji to see the character, codepoint, and meaning side by side.
  2. Tap Copy emoji. Click the "Copy emoji" button. The 🦆 character is placed on your clipboard instantly — no signup, no download.
  3. Paste anywhere. Paste into any chat app, social network, document, or text field that supports Unicode. The emoji renders using the platform's native style.

Frequently asked questions

What does the 🦆 Duck emoji mean?
🦆 stands for "duck" in the Unicode emoji set, codified as U+1F986. Wildlife and plant emojis like 🦆 bring scenery into a message without needing a real photo. 🦆 occupies codepoint U+1F986 in the Unicode emoji block. Coverage started with Unicode 9.0; iOS adopted the glyph in 10.2. Typing `:duck:` or `:bird:` in chat apps usually expands to 🦆. The glyph renders mostly in multi, which puts it inside the matching color filter. Tag-wise it sits alongside animal, bird, and duck emojis. Copy 🦆 in one click and drop it into chat threads, captions, code comments, or design files.
What is the Unicode codepoint for Duck?
The 🦆 Duck emoji is encoded as U+1F986 (hex 1F986). It belongs to the Animal Bird group inside Animals & Nature.
How do I copy the 🦆 emoji?
Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The 🦆 character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.
Does Duck have shortcodes?
Yes. Common shortcodes include :duck: and :bird:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the 🦆 emoji automatically.

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