# Why Did Cadillac Remove The Ducks From Its Logo?

> Those little "ducks" on the old Cadillac logo aren't ducks at all. They were actually merlettes, which are mythical birds from French heraldry. Unlike real birds, merlettes have no beaks or feet.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1949441/why-did-cadillac-remove-ducks-from-logo/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68b248117df2f0a3d9c8154b)
- **Published:** 2025-08-30
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ducks #cadillac #logo #birds #merlettes #remove #actually #aren
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