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IUCN: Least Concern
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
KingdomAnimalia›PhylumChordata›ClassAves›OrderAnseriformes›FamilyAnatidae›GenusAnas
About
Mallards are dabbling ducks that tip forward to feed in shallow water rather than diving deeply. Males have glossy green heads during breeding season, while females are mottled brown for camouflage. Their adaptability has made them common in both wild wetlands and city parks.
Key Facts
⛰Habitat Ponds, lakes, marshes, rivers, estuaries, parks, and farmland
🍃Diet Omnivore — aquatic plants, seeds, insects, mollusks, and crustaceans
📏Size & Weight Body 50–65 cm; wingspan 81–98 cm
•weight 0.7–1.6 kg
⏳Lifespan 5–10 years wild
🗺Range Native across the Northern Hemisphere; introduced widely
BirdWaterfowl
Key Facts
⛰Habitat Ponds, lakes, marshes, rivers, estuaries, parks, and farmland
🍃Diet Omnivore — aquatic plants, seeds, insects, mollusks, and crustaceans
📏Size & Weight Body 50–65 cm; wingspan 81–98 cm
•weight 0.7–1.6 kg
⏳Lifespan 5–10 years wild
🗺Range Native across the Northern Hemisphere; introduced widely
Photo Credits
#1(c) Greg Lasley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) · CC BY NC
#2(c) Kyle Tansley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) · CC BY NC
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