Animals — entry 016 of 20
RandomDuck
Random-d.uk's /random endpoint returns a JSON object linking to a random duck photo or GIF, with a type query parameter to request JPG or GIF specifically. A companion /randomimg endpoint serves the image file directly instead of the JSON wrapper, and the service also accepts community-submitted duck photos.
AuthenticationNone requiredCall it straight away — no key, no signup.
HTTPSSupportedTraffic is encrypted in transit.
CORSDisabledBrowser calls need a server-side proxy.
PricingFreeNo paid tier — free for the documented use case.
FormatsJSON, JPEG, GIFResponses can be requested as JSON or JPEG or GIF.
GreatAPIs Score
Score80
Authentication25/25No authentication required
Pricing20/20Free to use
Docs0/20No docs or spec available
Formats15/15Supports 3 response formats
Freshness20/20Verified within 6 months
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Stored keyNo key stored
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