Mallard
The UK's most recognisable duck species. Male Mallards have a green head with a yellow bill, a brown breast, and a grey body. Females are much more subtle - mostly brown in colour, with an orange bill.
Identification
The UK's most recognisable duck species. Male Mallards have a green head with a yellow bill, a brown breast, and a grey body. Females are much more subtle - mostly brown in colour, with an orange bill.
ORDER
Anseriformes
FAMILY
Anatidae
TYPE
Waterfowl
DISTRIBUTION
Mallards are widely distributed throughout the UK
Habitat
Mallards are very adaptable, and can be found on water bodies large or small
Diet
Omnivorous
When to see them
Mallard are resident breeders on the lake at Wyke Farm, but can be seen on ponds throughout the farm and also in Chedington Wood. The UK population is supplemented in the winter by migrants from Northern Europe.
MONTHS - SEASONALITY
LATIN NAME
Anas platyrhynchos
LENGTH (CM)
51-62
WINGSPAN (CM)
81-98
WEIGHT (G)
750-1500
AVERAGE LIFESPAN (YRS)
3
CONSERVATION STATUS
- Amber: moderate conservation concern
Green: low conservation concern
Introduced: non-native species
Red: high conservation concern
