How Did the Ducks' Description Differ From His Own?

When the ducks first saw him, they described him as “a very small creature with no fur or feathers, brown skin and a smooth tail.” However, when he described himself, he said he had “smooth, sleek fur, a tail that was bushy like a squirrel's, and black eyes that sparkled like diamonds.” This shows the ducks’ initial impression was very different from the way he actually appears.