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Mallard
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Lifespan | 5 – 10 years (In the wild) |
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Scientific name | Anas platyrhynchos |
Class | Aves |
Family | Anatidae |
Clutch size | Female: 8 – 13 (Adult) |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Did you know | Almost all domestic duck breeds derive from the mallard, with the exception of a few Muscovy breeds. |
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ID | 995278 |
About Mallard
The mallard is a dabbling duck that breeds throughout the temperate and subtropical Americas, Eurasia, and North Africa and has been introduced to New Zealand, Australia, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, the Falkland Islands, and South Africa.