Duck Quacks Do Echo - The Myth Is Debunked

The persistent myth that duck quacks don't echo has been thoroughly debunked by acoustic scientists. Duck quacks do echo, but several factors make the echo difficult to detect. First, a duck's quack is a relatively soft, brief sound that fades quickly, so any echo is also quiet and short. Second, duck quacks have a broad frequency range and irregular pattern that makes echoes blend into the original sound. Third, ducks typically quack in open environments like lakes and fields where echoes are weak or non-existent. The myth likely originated from the fact that in most natural environments where ducks are found, there aren't many hard surfaces to create strong echoes. Scientists have tested this in controlled environments like anechoic chambers and concert halls, conclusively proving that duck quacks do indeed echo just like any other sound.