Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos · Ducks, Swans, and Geese
The Mallard is a widely recognized dabbling duck found across the Northern Hemisphere and introduced in many other regions. This adaptable species is the ancestor of most domestic duck breeds. Known for its distinctive appearance, particularly the male, it thrives in various wetland environments, often coexisting with humans.
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10 calls·first heard Jun 30·last 2d ago
When it's heardpeak 6p · fall
5a12p9p
How to know it
- Iridescent green head, white neck ring, chestnut breast, gray body, and a yellow bill.
- Mottled brown plumage with an orange bill that often has black markings.
- Both sexes have a metallic blue patch on the wing, bordered with white, visible in flight and sometimes at rest.
- Both sexes have orange legs and feet.