Mallard - Wikipedia The mallard ( ˈmælɑːrd, ˈmælərd ) or wild duck (Anas platyrhynchos) is a dabbling duck that breeds throughout the temperate and subtropical Americas, Eurasia, and North Africa It has been introduced to New Zealand, Australia, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, the Falkland Islands, and South Africa
Mallard Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology Meet the Mallard! This quick 2-minute introduction presents all the basic information you need to know about this common North American bird, from identification to foods, nesting behavior, range, and more
Mallard | Audubon Field Guide Abundant over most of the northern hemisphere, the Mallard is the most familiar wild duck to many people, and the ancestor of most strains of domesticated ducks In many places this species has managed to domesticate itself, relying on handouts in city parks
Mallard - eBird Learn more about Mallard from… A large duck, generally common and familiar within its extensive range Males are distinctive with iridescent green head, yellow bill, chestnut breast, and gray body Females are mottled brown with orange and black splotches on the bill
13 Types of Mallard Ducks: Identification With Name Picture Mallard ducks are incredibly diverse, ranging from the classic wild green-headed drake to unique domestic and hybrid varieties In this guide, you’ll discover 13 distinct types of mallards—including rare subspecies, farm-raised breeds, and naturally occurring hybrids—each with its own look, behavior, and habitat preferences
12 Things You Didnt Know About the Common Mallard Duck The mallard is a large dabbling duck and one of the most recognizable large ducks, known for its size and distinctive feeding style The mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is not only the most common duck in the world — it is the ancestor of nearly every domestic duck breed you’ve ever seen
Mallard Duck - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts The Mallard holds a unique place in avian evolution, particularly concerning its relationship with humans It is widely considered the ancestor of nearly all domestic duck breeds, with the exception of the Muscovy duck
Mallard | Anatomy, Migration Diet | Britannica Mallard, (Anas platyrhynchos), abundant “wild duck” of the Northern Hemisphere that is the ancestor of most domestic ducks Breeding throughout Europe, most of Asia, and northern North America, mallards winter as far south as North Africa, India, and southern Mexico