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SPECIES PROFILE
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
Anas
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Worldwide
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Ponds, rivers, lakes
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Anseriformes
FAMILY
Anatidae
GENUS
Anas
📋 Description
SIZE
50-65 cm body length, wingspan 81-95 cm, 0.7-1.6 kg
COLORATION
Males green head, yellow bill; females brown
ADAPTATIONS
Very adaptable, dabbling duck
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Ponds, rivers, lakes
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Worldwide
REPRODUCTION
8-13 eggs, 1 brood per year
DIET DETAILS
Plants, insects, small fish
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Hunting, hybridization
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Mallard is the most common and widespread duck in Europe. Males have a glossy green head and curly tail feather.
2
It is the ancestor of most domestic ducks.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
London parks UK
Norfolk Broads
New Forest UK
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for ducks with green heads in ponds and rivers.
