Mallard
Birds
The mallard or wild duck 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... Wikipedia
Scientific name: Anas platyrhynchos
Mass: 1.6 – 3.5 lbs (Adult)
Lifespan: 5 – 10 years (In the wild)
Class: Aves
Domain: Eukaryota
Family: Anatidae
Lower classifications
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The wild duck is the non-domesticated ancestor of the domestic duck. Wild duck may refer to: Mallard · Muscovy duck · Disambiguation icon.
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