Life list Water

Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos 绿头鸭

绿头鸭

Mallard, photographed

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23 frames · Fujifilm X-T5 + XF 70-300

The Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is a medium‑sized waterbird about 20–26 inches (50–65 cm) long, with males having a bright green head and both sexes displaying a blue‑purple speculum on the wings. It is an omnivorous, migratory duck known for dabbling feeding behavior and a distinctive loud quack, especially in females.

First spotted
8 Jul 2025
Seen at 12 places
Cape May, NJChincoteague, VADenver, CODuke GardenHorn Pond, MALake BetzLake CrabtreePortland, MERocky Mountain NP, COSandy Creek ParkSeattle, WA金玉公寓
Group
Water

Field marks

Length
28 in · 71 cm
Colours
Blue · Brown · Gray · Green · Orange · Yellow
Wings
Broad · Pointed · Tapered
Tail
Rounded · Short · Square-tipped
In flight
Direct Flight
Movement
Migratory
World population
19 million

Filed under

Ducks & Geese