Mallard Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Male Mallards have a dark, iridescent-green head and bright yellow bill. The gray body is sandwiched between a brown breast and black rear. Females and juveniles are mottled brown with orange-and-brown bills. Both sexes have a white-bordered, blue “speculum” patch in …
Female Mallards (Identification Guide: Male vs Female) | Birdfact
A female mallard is known as a hen or a duck, while a male is called a drake. Are female mallards bigger than males? Adult female mallards are on average 58 cm (23 in) in length and weigh 1.1 kg (2.4 lbs).
How Different Are Female Mallards From Males Really? - Birdzilla
2023年5月4日 · Female Mallards, also known as hens, are an important part of this species’ continuation, as they are responsible for raising and protecting their offspring. If you’ve ever wondered how to distinguish between female and male Mallards, look no further; we have all the information you need!
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 - American Bird Conservancy
The Mallard is a familiar sight on ponds and lakes in many parts of the world, and many people readily recognize this bird. Only the male Mallard, or drake, has the glossy green head and white collar; the female (called a hen) is streaked and mottled in shades of brown, buff, and black.
Mallard Life Cycle - Ducks Unlimited
2006年4月4日 · The mallard is one of the more cold-tolerant species of dabbling ducks in North America, allowing it to remain in northern areas until extreme winter weather eventually triggers their migration. Mallards typically begin migration when they begin to lose access to food, such as when it becomes buried in snow or wetlands begin to freeze.
Mallard Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Perhaps the most familiar of all ducks, Mallards occur throughout North America and Eurasia in ponds and parks as well as wilder wetlands and estuaries. The male’s gleaming green head, gray flanks, and black tail-curl arguably make it the most easily identified duck.
Mallard - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The mallard, Anas platyrhynchos, is a medium to large dabbling duck and is the most abundant duck species in North America. This species is found in all flyways and in almost any freshwater habitat. The mallard drake is often called a "greenhead" due …
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 Photos and Videos for, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
2008年12月10日 · Perhaps the most familiar of all ducks, Mallards occur throughout North America and Eurasia in ponds and parks as well as wilder wetlands and estuaries. The male’s gleaming green head, gray flanks, and black tail-curl arguably make it …