Anas platyrhynchos
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Mass
~840 g
Habitat
Wetlands and marshes
Diet
Aquatic plants
How to recognize it
The mallard stands out with its lively behavior and distinctive quack. While males boast a striking green head and females are mottled brown, it's their activity that captures attention—often seen dabbling in the water or interacting with passerby, emitting their characteristic "quack-quack".
These ducks are social and prefer to gather in groups, making them a common sight in urban parks and ponds. They are not shy around humans, often scavenging for breadcrumbs or seeds, particularly in agricultural fields during the autumn.
Mallards thrive in shallow waters, foraging for aquatic plants and small insects. It’s a delight to watch them tip up, tails in the air, as they search for food they can find right beneath the surface.
Did you know?
Born to Swim
Ducklings start swimming on their very first day
Half Asleep
Sleeps with one eye open — literally, one brain hemisphere stays awake
Quick Facts
Listen to the call
The mallard stands out with its lively behavior and distinctive quack. While males boast a striking green head and females are mottled brown, it's their activity that captures attention—often seen dabbling in the water or interacting with passerby, emitting their characteristic "quack-quack".
These ducks are social and prefer to gather in groups, making them a common sight in urban parks and ponds. They are not shy around humans, often scavenging for breadcrumbs or seeds, particularly in agricultural fields during the autumn.
Mallards thrive in shallow waters, foraging for aquatic plants and small insects. It’s a delight to watch them tip up, tails in the air, as they search for food they can find right beneath the surface.
Did you know?
Born to Swim
Ducklings start swimming on their very first day
Half Asleep
Sleeps with one eye open — literally, one brain hemisphere stays awake
