This is a gavage and model duck. A gavage is a tube-like device that goes down an animal's throat and allows food or liquid to be inserted into its stomach. 

 

The Oil Spill Recovery Institute (OSRI) funded this model duck for gavage training. Training on the proper use of inserting a gavage through the throat and into a duck's stomach is critical to stabilizing the bird for transport. Gavage use on ducks recovered during an oil spill will help them to survive until they can get to a facility for proper care.