1 Gaudy plumage of males is unmistakeable. 2  Smaller, stocky duck with helmeted appearance. 3  Long tail. Â©  Christopher L. Wood, Colorado, June 2012.
Communication - What might my toddler do? Understanding language is far more important to your toddler than actually speaking it. Once they really understand, they will communicate with you. Your toddlerâs first words are almost always labels (ie: names for people, animals) or other things that are important to them.
1 Between the ages of 2 and 5, children gradually learn how to manage their feelings. By age 5, friends become important.  Language. By age 2, most children can say at least 50 words. By age 5, a child may know thousands of words and be able to carry on conversations and tell stories.