Mallard
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
Life Stage
Adult
Sex
Male
Tail Shape
Short
Plumage
Mottled, Spotted
Bird FamilyAnatidae
Family Common NameDucks, Geese, and Waterfowl
Size50–65 cm (20–26 in) in length
ColorGreen, yellow, white, brown, grey
Plumage DescriptionIridescent green head, yellow bill, and a white neck ring. This individual displays atypical mottled or spotted brown plumage on its breast and lower neck, which is common in domestic-wild Mallard hybrids often called 'manky mallards'.
Morphgreen
Environment
Habitat Type
Urban / Suburban, Aquatic (Pond)
Tracking & Conservation
Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)
Added Details
The bird's upright posture and mottled chest suggest it is likely a domestic variant or hybrid of the wild Mallard, commonly found in urban parks.
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
Life Stage
Adult
Sex
Male
Tail Shape
Short
Plumage
Mottled, Spotted
Bird FamilyAnatidae
Family Common NameDucks, Geese, and Waterfowl
Size50–65 cm (20–26 in) in length
ColorGreen, yellow, white, brown, grey
Plumage DescriptionIridescent green head, yellow bill, and a white neck ring. This individual displays atypical mottled or spotted brown plumage on its breast and lower neck, which is common in domestic-wild Mallard hybrids often called 'manky mallards'.
Morphgreen
Added Details
The bird's upright posture and mottled chest suggest it is likely a domestic variant or hybrid of the wild Mallard, commonly found in urban parks.
Environment
Habitat Type
Urban / Suburban, Aquatic (Pond)
Tracking & Conservation
Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)