Mallard
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Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

Life Stage
Adult
Sex
Male
Wing Shape
Broad
Tail Shape
Short
Plumage
Breeding, Definitive Alternate
Bird FamilyAnatidae
Family Common NameDucks, Geese, and Swans
Size50–65 cm (20–26 in) in length
ColorGreen, yellow, brown, grey, white, black
Plumage DescriptionIridescent bottle-green head, white collar, chestnut-brown breast, greyish-white underparts and flanks, and black tail with white borders.

Observation Details

Number Observed
2
Date Seen
Apr 16, 2026
Time Seen1:15
Location NameDisneyland

Environment

Habitat Type
Urban / Suburban
Weather Conditions
Partly Cloudy

Behavior

Behavior Observed
Resting

Observer Notes

Distance to Bird
10
Distance Unit
Feet

Tracking & Conservation

Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)

Added Details

Two male Mallards in breeding plumage resting on artificial turf.

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